Border Patrol Agent — Competitive Pay, Benefits & Incentives

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and other insurance

Annual and sick leave program

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Recruitment incentive up to $20,000

Retention incentive up to $30,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) across federal law enforcement levels. The role offers base pay within the GL-5 to GS-11/12 range, with potential for promotion and comprehensive federal benefits including health, dental, leave and retirement plans.

Newly appointed BPAs may receive recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000 distributed over three years. Duty locations include multiple sector stations nationwide.

Qualifications

• Education OR prior general or experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify.
• Entry and mid-level career positions are available.
• Knowledge of immigration and customs laws is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using various surveillance methods.
• Interpreting tracks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) across federal law enforcement levels. The role offers base pay within the GL-5 to GS-11/12 range, with potential for promotion and comprehensive federal benefits including health, dental, leave and retirement plans.

Newly appointed BPAs may receive recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000 distributed over three years. Duty locations include multiple sector stations nationwide.