Border Patrol Agent: Federal LEO Career & Benefits

Customs and Border Protection; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at various grades with strong base pay and comprehensive benefits. This Federal LE0 position offers incentives up to $20,000 for academy completion or prioritized locations, plus potential additional incentives over three years.

Training at the Border Patrol Academy and eligibility for retirement plans are included. Initial grades range from GL-5 to GS-11 with promotion potential to GS-12.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
• Combination of general work experience and college education.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions.
• 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 checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at various grades with strong base pay and comprehensive benefits. This Federal LE0 position offers incentives up to $20,000 for academy completion or prioritized locations, plus potential additional incentives over three years.

Training at the Border Patrol Academy and eligibility for retirement plans are included. Initial grades range from GL-5 to GS-11 with promotion potential to GS-12.