Border Patrol Agent: Federal Law Enforcement Incentives

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at entry and mid-level grades (GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11) with potential promotion to GS-12. Annual base pay ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 depending on grade and location, with comprehensive federal benefits and incentive programs.

Candidates may qualify based on education or prior experience in public safety or law enforcement. Recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000 may be offered.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for federal employment and ability to meet qualification standards.
• Education OR prior general or experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near the borders using surveillance from various positions.
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks and other physical evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at entry and mid-level grades (GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11) with potential promotion to GS-12. Annual base pay ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 depending on grade and location, with comprehensive federal benefits and incentive programs.

Candidates may qualify based on education or prior experience in public safety or law enforcement. Recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000 may be offered.