Border Patrol Agent: Federal LEO & Border Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to help protect the United States by detecting and questioning individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations. The role offers strong base pay, comprehensive federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives.

Selections will be made at GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11 levels with potential promotion to GS-12. New BPAs may receive up to $20,000 recruitment incentive and up to $30,000 retention incentives

Qualifications

• Education or prior general/public safety or law enforcement experience may qualify.

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 the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions.
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft and other assets to fulfill CBP mission.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to help protect the United States by detecting and questioning individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations. The role offers strong base pay, comprehensive federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives.

Selections will be made at GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11 levels with potential promotion to GS-12. New BPAs may receive up to $20,000 recruitment incentive and up to $30,000 retention incentives