Border Patrol Agent — Federal Law Enforcement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Little Elm (TX); 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) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement team. The role spans entry to mid-level career positions with opportunities for promotion and competitive base pay.

Selected BPAs can qualify for recruitment and retention incentives up to $20,000 initially, plus potential additional incentives up to $30,000 over three years. Apply to serve across numerous duty locations nationwide, protecting borders while facilitating lawful travel

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; to gather information through questioning, observation, and records.
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor’s degree; OR
• 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 near borders using surveillance from covert positions including infrared scopes.
• Interpreting tracks, marks, and physical evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using government assets to fulfill CBP mission.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement team. The role spans entry to mid-level career positions with opportunities for promotion and competitive base pay.

Selected BPAs can qualify for recruitment and retention incentives up to $20,000 initially, plus potential additional incentives up to $30,000 over three years. Apply to serve across numerous duty locations nationwide, protecting borders while facilitating lawful travel