Border Patrol Agent: Federal LEO Career & Incentives

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $20,000

Retention incentive up to $30,000

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is urgently hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at full-time, entry and mid-level ranks, with education or prior public safety experience qualifying for career positions. Base pay varies by grade, with recruitment incentives and strong federal benefits.

Duty locations cover multiple sectors with nationwide opportunities and post-alignment offers. Selections will include competitive health, retirement, and leave benefits, plus potential additional incentives for

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to learn regulations, take decisive action, and gather information through questioning and observation.
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a 4-year course of study, or a combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violations; inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented individuals and smugglers near borders using surveillance and support assets.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry; perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and off‑road equipment.

Skills

Public safety experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is urgently hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at full-time, entry and mid-level ranks, with education or prior public safety experience qualifying for career positions. Base pay varies by grade, with recruitment incentives and strong federal benefits.

Duty locations cover multiple sectors with nationwide opportunities and post-alignment offers. Selections will include competitive health, retirement, and leave benefits, plus potential additional incentives for