Border Patrol Agent: Federal Law Enforcement Career

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Buxton (NC); 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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement team.

The role covers enforcing immigration and customs laws, patrolling borders, and upholding public safety with various incentives and career growth paths. Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, with recruitment and retention incentives up to $50,000 in total, depending on location.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; learning regulations, methods, and techniques; gathering concise information.
• A 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; OR
• A combination of general work experience and college education submitted with your application.

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 borders using surveillance and various assets.
• Interpreting tracks, marks, and evidence of illegal entry; performing farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets to fulfill CBP mission.

Skills

Decision making under stress

Interviewing and questioning

Observation and document examination

Communication with diverse populations

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 team.

The role covers enforcing immigration and customs laws, patrolling borders, and upholding public safety with various incentives and career growth paths. Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, with recruitment and retention incentives up to $50,000 in total, depending on location.