Border Patrol Agent — Federal Law Enforcement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Recruitment incentive

Retention incentive

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents at the GL-5/7/9/11 levels with promotion potential to GS-12. BPAs earn base pay within $51,632–$124,717 yearly depending on grade, with generous federal benefits and potential recruitment incentives.

New agents may receive up to $20,000 recruitment incentive and up to $30,000 in retention incentives, with prioritized locations offering additional sums. Training at academy is required.

Qualifications

• Experience or education qualifies you for the role at multiple tiers (GL-5/7/9/11).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education required for entry.
• Combination of experience and education acceptable for higher grades.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and violators near borders.
• Patrol borders and coastal areas using diverse assets.

Skills

Immigration law knowledge

Use of force policy

Criminal law & procedure

Self-defense techniques

Firearms proficiency

Vehicle operation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents at the GL-5/7/9/11 levels with promotion potential to GS-12. BPAs earn base pay within $51,632–$124,717 yearly depending on grade, with generous federal benefits and potential recruitment incentives.

New agents may receive up to $20,000 recruitment incentive and up to $30,000 in retention incentives, with prioritized locations offering additional sums. Training at academy is required.