Border Patrol Agent — Dynamic Federal Law Enforcement Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) in a full-time capacity across multiple entry and mid-level roles.

CBP safeguards the United States by preventing terrorists and their weapons from entering the country while facilitating lawful travel and trade. As a BPA, you will join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer family, with base pay plus benefits, retention incentives, and diverse duty locations nationwide.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and stay calm in stressful situations.
• Completion of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent coursework may substitute for experience.
• Combination of experience and education may be evaluated from resumes/transcripts submitted with the application.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of immigration and customs law violations and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and infrared equipment.
• Interpreting tracks, marks, and physical evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Performing various checks and patrols including farm, building, traffic, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling borders and waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets to fulfill CBP missions.

Skills

Questioning skills

Observation skills

Decision making

Public safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) in a full-time capacity across multiple entry and mid-level roles.

CBP safeguards the United States by preventing terrorists and their weapons from entering the country while facilitating lawful travel and trade. As a BPA, you will join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer family, with base pay plus benefits, retention incentives, and diverse duty locations nationwide.