Border Patrol Agent – $20K Incentives & Federal Benefits

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Cook (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to protect the United States by preventing illegal entry and enforcing immigration and customs laws.

The role offers progression through GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, or GS-11 with potential advancement to GS-12 and includes comprehensive benefits. New BPAs may receive recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000 distributed over three years.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Residency in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years.
• Age restrictions apply according to law.
• Formal training at a Border Patrol Academy will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of immigration or customs violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpret tracks, marks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city and transportation checks.
• Patrol borders using vehicles, horses, vessels, and off-road equipment.

Skills

Immigration Law

Use of Force

Criminal Law

Firearms

Physical Techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to protect the United States by preventing illegal entry and enforcing immigration and customs laws.

The role offers progression through GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, or GS-11 with potential advancement to GS-12 and includes comprehensive benefits. New BPAs may receive recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000 distributed over three years.