Border Patrol Agent — Federal Law Enforcement Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Watertown (MA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) across multiple duty locations in the United States. Employees serve in the Federal Law Enforcement Officer profession, with base pay scales ranging from GL-5 to GS-11 and opportunities for advancement.

Selected candidates may receive recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and potential retention incentives of up to $30,000 over three years. Training includes academy instruction and language readiness as needed.

Formación

• One year of general work experience with ability to learn regulations and procedures.
• Ability to gather information through questioning and document review.
• In-depth understanding of basic safety and law enforcement concepts.

Responsabilidades

• Detect individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations and inspect documents and possessions.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented individuals and smugglers using patrol methods.
• Interpret evidence and perform checks across sites and during various patrols.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal areas using assigned assets.
• Uphold CBP mission and safety while coordinating with other agencies.

Conocimientos

General experience

Decision making

De-escalation

Educación

Bachelor's degree

4-year degree substitution

Descripción del empleo

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) across multiple duty locations in the United States. Employees serve in the Federal Law Enforcement Officer profession, with base pay scales ranging from GL-5 to GS-11 and opportunities for advancement.

Selected candidates may receive recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and potential retention incentives of up to $30,000 over three years. Training includes academy instruction and language readiness as needed.