Border Patrol Agent - Federal Law Enforcement Career

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The BPA role offers entry and mid-career paths with education or experience qualifiers, and strong benefits plus incentives.

Location options include prioritized duty sites across the U.S. with base pay and comprehensive plans. Selected candidates may receive up to $20,000 recruitment incentive and up to $30,000 retention incentives, along with federal benefits, leave, and retirement

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge and make sound decisions in stressful situations, or education substitution with a bachelor’s degree.
• Combination of general experience and education may qualify for entry levels.
• Experience in law enforcement or public safety is considered for higher grades.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of immigration and customs violations and inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance.
• Interpreting tracks and evidence of illegal entry, and conducting farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways using various assets to fulfill CBP missions.

Skills

Law enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The BPA role offers entry and mid-career paths with education or experience qualifiers, and strong benefits plus incentives.

Location options include prioritized duty sites across the U.S. with base pay and comprehensive plans. Selected candidates may receive up to $20,000 recruitment incentive and up to $30,000 retention incentives, along with federal benefits, leave, and retirement