Border Patrol Agent — Federal Law Enforcement Career

Jobtome; Edwards (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Generous leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) across multiple grades, offering full-time federal positions with competitive base pay, benefits, and recruitment incentives. Duties include border surveillance, questioning individuals, and enforcing immigration and customs laws at various duty locations.

New agents may be eligible for incentives up to $20,000, with potential additional incentives over three years.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
• Residency: primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Experience or education substitution acceptable for GL-5/7/9/11 levels.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations and inspect documents.
• Apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers, using surveillance and field operations.
• Interpret and follow tracks, marks, and physical evidence of illegal entry.
• Perform border patrol duties using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets.

Skills

Immigration law knowledge

Firearms handling

Self-defense

Spanish language ability

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) across multiple grades, offering full-time federal positions with competitive base pay, benefits, and recruitment incentives. Duties include border surveillance, questioning individuals, and enforcing immigration and customs laws at various duty locations.

New agents may be eligible for incentives up to $20,000, with potential additional incentives over three years.