Border Patrol Agent — Federal LEO Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual and sick leave program

Recruitment incentive up to $20,000

Retention incentive up to $30,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at entry and mid-level, full-time. Base pay varies by grade from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, with federal benefits, and potential recruitment/retention incentives.

Duty locations span nationwide. Selected applicants may receive up to $20,000 recruitment incentive and up to $30,000 retention incentive distributed over three years. Education or documented experience in public safety or law enforcement may qualify you for the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any field.
• Combination of general work experience and college education accepted.

Responsibilities

• Detect suspected immigration and customs violations and inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and various assets.
• Interpret tracks, marks, and other evidence of illegal entry.
• Patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at entry and mid-level, full-time. Base pay varies by grade from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, with federal benefits, and potential recruitment/retention incentives.

Duty locations span nationwide. Selected applicants may receive up to $20,000 recruitment incentive and up to $30,000 retention incentive distributed over three years. Education or documented experience in public safety or law enforcement may qualify you for the