Border Patrol Agent: Federal Law Enforcement

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents at multiple grades with competitive base pay and federal benefits. Roles span GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, and GS-11, with potential progression to GS-12.

Selected candidates may receive recruitment and retention incentives up to $20,000, plus retention incentives up to $30,000, along with health, dental, and retirement plans. Training at the CBP Academy is provided.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge and make decisions under stress.
• Bachelor’s degree or completion of a full four‑year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree.
• Combination of experience and education may be substituted for formal education.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question persons suspected of immigration or customs violations and inspect documents.
• Apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Conduct farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using various assets.

Skills

Immigration law

Use of force policy

Criminal law & procedure

Firearms proficiency

Vehicle operations

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Experience + education substitution

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents at multiple grades with competitive base pay and federal benefits. Roles span GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, and GS-11, with potential progression to GS-12.

Selected candidates may receive recruitment and retention incentives up to $20,000, plus retention incentives up to $30,000, along with health, dental, and retirement plans. Training at the CBP Academy is provided.