Border Patrol Agent — Federal Law Enforcement Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave and sick leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. You will patrol borders, detect violations, inspect documents, and safeguard the United States using a range of assets and operations.

The role offers base pay across grades GL-5 to GS-11, with full federal benefits, retirement plans, and potential recruitment/retention incentives. Training at the Academy is provided as part of the career path.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating decision-making and composure in stressful situations; learning regulations and methods through training or on-the-job instruction; gathering information from documents and records.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• A combination of general work experience AND college education submitted with your application.

Responsibilities

• Detect suspected immigration and customs violations and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and night operations.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform checks (farm, building, traffic, city, transportation) and patrol duties across various assets.
• Patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Combination of Experience and Education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. You will patrol borders, detect violations, inspect documents, and safeguard the United States using a range of assets and operations.

The role offers base pay across grades GL-5 to GS-11, with full federal benefits, retirement plans, and potential recruitment/retention incentives. Training at the Academy is provided as part of the career path.