Border Patrol Agent: Federal Law Enforcement at the Border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Enosburg Falls (VT); 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

Health, dental and retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is actively hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) for full-time, entry and mid-level roles across designated locations in the United States.

Base pay varies by grade with strong federal employment benefits and opportunities for incentives. Typical duties include detecting and questioning individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations, inspecting documents, and patrolling borders and coastal areas with a range of assets.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to learn regulations and procedures.
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
• A combination of experience and education may be considered.

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 using surveillance from various positions and equipment.
• Interpreting tracks, marks and 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 waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles and other assets to fulfill CBP mission.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is actively hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) for full-time, entry and mid-level roles across designated locations in the United States.

Base pay varies by grade with strong federal employment benefits and opportunities for incentives. Typical duties include detecting and questioning individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations, inspecting documents, and patrolling borders and coastal areas with a range of assets.