Border Patrol Agent — $51k–$124k + Incentives

U.S. Customs And Border Protection; Millbrae (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents for full-time, entry to mid-level positions across multiple duty locations.

The role offers base pay within the GL-5 to GS-11 range, plus comprehensive federal benefits and opportunities for incentives. Initial academy training, eligibility for recruitment and retention incentives, and a potential path to higher grades are highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field.
• Experience in public safety, security, or law enforcement may qualify.
• Ability to obtain security clearance and complete academy.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations.
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles.

Skills

Firearms proficiency

Decision making under pressure

Knowledge of law enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent training

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents for full-time, entry to mid-level positions across multiple duty locations.

The role offers base pay within the GL-5 to GS-11 range, plus comprehensive federal benefits and opportunities for incentives. Initial academy training, eligibility for recruitment and retention incentives, and a potential path to higher grades are highlighted in the posting.