Border Patrol Agent: Federal Law Enforcement Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agent (BPA) candidates for full‑time positions in the United States. The BPA role supports border security, immigration control, and law enforcement through a variety of patrol duties and inspections.

Salary ranges from base pay depending on grade (GL-5 to GS-11) with eligibility for THRIFT Savings Plan, health and dental benefits, and leave. Recruitment and retention incentives may apply.

Qualifications

• GL-5: One year of general work experience or a bachelor\'s degree; shows ability to learn regulations and procedures.
• GL-7: One year of specialized work experience or a bachelor\'s degree with Superior Academic Achievement; or a combination of experience and education.
• GL-9/GS-11: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade; ability to enforce laws, use firearms, and lead investigations.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws; inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using covert surveillance.
• Interpreting evidence of illegal entry; performing checks on farms, buildings, traffic, and city areas.
• Patrolling international boundaries and waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agent (BPA) candidates for full‑time positions in the United States. The BPA role supports border security, immigration control, and law enforcement through a variety of patrol duties and inspections.

Salary ranges from base pay depending on grade (GL-5 to GS-11) with eligibility for THRIFT Savings Plan, health and dental benefits, and leave. Recruitment and retention incentives may apply.