Border Patrol Agent: Enforce Law, Protect the Border

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual and sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Recruitment incentive up to $20,000

Retention incentive up to $30,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents across multiple duty locations in the United States. The BPA role offers competitive base pay with recruitment and retention incentives and comprehensive federal benefits, including health coverage, leave, and retirement plans.

Appointments are at GL-5 through GS-11 with potential promotion to GS-12. Eligibility spans education or related public safety experience, with training at the Border Patrol Academy.

Qualifications

• GL-5: One year general work experience OR a bachelor's degree.
• GL-7: One year specialized work experience in law enforcement.
• GL-9/GS-11: 1 year specialized experience in law enforcement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration laws and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend unauthorized noncitizens near borders using surveillance and assets.
• Interpret tracks/physical evidence of illegal entry or contraband; perform checks.
• Patrol borders and coastal areas using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets.
• Follow duties for the USBP mission and operate across multiple sectors.

Skills

Knowledge of Immigration and National:

Knowledge of Use of Force Policy

Knowledge of Criminal Law and Policy

Skill in Using Firearms

Knowledge of Physical Surveillance

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course of study

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents across multiple duty locations in the United States. The BPA role offers competitive base pay with recruitment and retention incentives and comprehensive federal benefits, including health coverage, leave, and retirement plans.

Appointments are at GL-5 through GS-11 with potential promotion to GS-12. Eligibility spans education or related public safety experience, with training at the Border Patrol Academy.