Border Patrol Agent – Federal LEO Career

Customs and Border Protection; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid annual & sick leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement team. The BPA role offers solid base pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability, with incentives designed to recruit and retain personnel.

Selected BPAs operate at GL-5/7/9/11 levels with potential promotion to GS-12. The position emphasizes safeguarding borders, enforcing immigration and customs laws, and serving the nation through a federally supported career.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating decision making and composure.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study.
• Combination of general work experience and college education may qualify for the role.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of immigration and customs violations.
• Inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Report and pursue unlawful border activity using surveillance and patrol assets.
• Perform border and site checks, road patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using diverse government assets.

Skills

Immigration & Nationality Law

Use of Force Policy

Criminal Law & Procedure

Firearms Knowledge

Self-defense techniques

Vehicle operation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Experience/Education combination

Law enforcement training

Job description

Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement team. The BPA role offers solid base pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability, with incentives designed to recruit and retain personnel.

Selected BPAs operate at GL-5/7/9/11 levels with potential promotion to GS-12. The position emphasizes safeguarding borders, enforcing immigration and customs laws, and serving the nation through a federally supported career.