Border Patrol Agent – Federal Law Enforcement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Balmorhea (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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer profession.

The role covers border surveillance, questioning individuals, and enforcing immigration and customs laws with a broad range of assets and locations across the United States. CBP offers competitive base pay at multiple grades with robust federal benefits, including health and retirement plans, plus recruitment and retention incentives totaling up to $50,000 over time.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and remain calm in stressful situations; learning regulations and methods through training and on-the-job instruction.
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• A combination of general work experience and college education as described in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near the borders by maintaining surveillance, including night operations with infrared scopes.
• Interpreting tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off‑road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles to fulfill the USBP mission.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Education substitution

Combination of experience and education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer profession.

The role covers border surveillance, questioning individuals, and enforcing immigration and customs laws with a broad range of assets and locations across the United States. CBP offers competitive base pay at multiple grades with robust federal benefits, including health and retirement plans, plus recruitment and retention incentives totaling up to $50,000 over time.