Border Patrol Agent — Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at multiple grades. Duties include interviewing individuals, preventing unlawful entry, and patrolling borders and coastal waterways with diverse assets.

Eligible applicants may qualify via education or experience in public safety or law enforcement. Base salaries range by grade from $51,632 to $124,717 annually, with health and retirement benefits and potential recruitment/retention incentives up to $30,000–$50,000.

Qualifications

• Ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of immigration and nationality law is required for higher levels.
• A combination of experience and education may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of immigration or customs violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented/noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpret evidence, perform checks, and patrol international boundaries by various assets.

Skills

Decision making under stress

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at multiple grades. Duties include interviewing individuals, preventing unlawful entry, and patrolling borders and coastal waterways with diverse assets.

Eligible applicants may qualify via education or experience in public safety or law enforcement. Base salaries range by grade from $51,632 to $124,717 annually, with health and retirement benefits and potential recruitment/retention incentives up to $30,000–$50,000.