Border Patrol Agent — Federal Benefits & Incentives

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Retention incentive

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Border Patrol Agent is a frontline federal law enforcement role protecting the United States borders while facilitating lawful travel and trade. CBP offers full-time positions with strong base pay, extensive benefits, and job stability.

This agency also provides recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000, plus opportunities across numerous duty locations nationwide. A dynamic career path awaits qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Combination of experience and education may be considered as part of qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Detect individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent unlawful entry by patrolling borders and apprehending noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpret tracks, marks, and physical evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using a range of government assets.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Border Patrol Agent is a frontline federal law enforcement role protecting the United States borders while facilitating lawful travel and trade. CBP offers full-time positions with strong base pay, extensive benefits, and job stability.

This agency also provides recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000, plus opportunities across numerous duty locations nationwide. A dynamic career path awaits qualified applicants.