Border Patrol Agent: Federal Benefits & Incentives

Jobtome; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $20,000

Retention incentive up to $30,000

Prioritized duty locations

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at multiple grades across locations in the United States. This federal role offers competitive base pay, extensive benefits, and opportunities for recruitment and retention incentives.

Applicants may qualify via education or prior public safety experience. Selected BPAs will receive rigorous training at the Border Patrol Academy and serve in varied duty locations nationwide, with potential incentives and a long-term

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination.
• Ability to learn regulations, methods, and techniques.
• Ability to gather concise information through questioning and examination of records.
• Specialized experience or education may qualify for higher grades.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violations of immigration and customs laws.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using various assets.
• Complete federal law enforcement duties as assigned by CBP.

Skills

Sound decisions

Calm under pressure

Investigative skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Four-year degree

Tools

Firearms training

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at multiple grades across locations in the United States. This federal role offers competitive base pay, extensive benefits, and opportunities for recruitment and retention incentives.

Applicants may qualify via education or prior public safety experience. Selected BPAs will receive rigorous training at the Border Patrol Academy and serve in varied duty locations nationwide, with potential incentives and a long-term