Border Patrol Agent - Federal LEO Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Retention incentive

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at entry and mid-career levels. The roles offer competitive base pay, robust federal benefits, and job stability, with recruitment and retention incentives available.

Selections will be at GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, or GS-11 levels with potential promotion to GS-12, depending on qualifications and location. Duty locations span numerous sectors nationwide, with prioritized incentives for certain sites.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and remain composed in stressful situations; or a bachelor’s degree in any field; or a combination of experience and education.
• One year of specialized work experience showing ability to make sound judgments and decisions in gun use, dealing with people professionally, and analyzing information in law enforcement contexts; a bachelor’s degree with Superior Academic Achievement; or a combination of experience and education.
• For GL-9/GS-11, experience in searching, apprehending violators, firearms proficiency, and investigative capabilities is required; additional education or graduate study can substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations and inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and night-vision equipment.
• Interpreting tracks, marks, and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Performing farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways using diverse government assets.

Education

Bachelor's degree (GL-5 option)

Education Substitution to qualify for GL-5

Specialized experience for GL-7/GS-11

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at entry and mid-career levels. The roles offer competitive base pay, robust federal benefits, and job stability, with recruitment and retention incentives available.

Selections will be at GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, or GS-11 levels with potential promotion to GS-12, depending on qualifications and location. Duty locations span numerous sectors nationwide, with prioritized incentives for certain sites.