Border Patrol Agent: Federal Field Enforcement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Spofford (TX); 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 over

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at entry and mid-level grades, offering strong base pay, federal benefits, and long‑term job stability.

Many duty locations are available nationwide, with prioritized locations offering recruitment incentives. Duties include border surveillance, interviewing individuals, inspecting documents, and patrolling by land, sea, and air using diverse assets.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction.
• A bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near the borders using surveillance and various assets.
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor’s degree

Combination of general work experience and education as applicable to the position

General work experience demonstrating ability to learn regulations and regulations and procedures

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at entry and mid-level grades, offering strong base pay, federal benefits, and long‑term job stability.

Many duty locations are available nationwide, with prioritized locations offering recruitment incentives. Duties include border surveillance, interviewing individuals, inspecting documents, and patrolling by land, sea, and air using diverse assets.