Border Patrol Agent: Federal LEO Career & Benefits

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at multiple grades. The role offers base pay from GL-5/7/9 or GS-11 with strong federal benefits and incentives. Applicants may qualify with education or related public safety experience.

Promotions to higher grades are possible; recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000 are available. Selected duty locations include several U.S. border sectors.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or education that demonstrates ability to learn regulations and procedures.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study.
• Combination of experience and education may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpreting tracks and evidence of illegal entry and contraband.
• Patrolling the international boundary and using government assets for border protection.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at multiple grades. The role offers base pay from GL-5/7/9 or GS-11 with strong federal benefits and incentives. Applicants may qualify with education or related public safety experience.

Promotions to higher grades are possible; recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000 are available. Selected duty locations include several U.S. border sectors.