Border Patrol Agent — Federal Law Enforcement Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Retention incentive

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) in entry and mid-level career tracks. Positions are full-time with competitive base pay, comprehensive federal benefits, and strong job stability.

Duties include detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violations, inspecting documents, and patrolling borders with a variety of assets. Recruitment incentives up to $20,000 plus retention incentives up to $30,000 may apply.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating decision-making and composure in stressful situations.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of general work experience and college education may qualify.
• One year of specialized work experience for higher grade levels (GL-7/GL-9/GS-11).

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using various methods and assets.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband, and perform routine checks and patrols.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets.
• Work assignments include farms, buildings, traffic, city patrols, and transportation checks.

Education

Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study

Combination of general work experience and education

Combination of specialized work experience and education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) in entry and mid-level career tracks. Positions are full-time with competitive base pay, comprehensive federal benefits, and strong job stability.

Duties include detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violations, inspecting documents, and patrolling borders with a variety of assets. Recruitment incentives up to $20,000 plus retention incentives up to $30,000 may apply.