Border Patrol Agent: Federal LEO Career Path

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Recruitment incentive up to $20k

Retention incentive up to $30k

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at multiple grades (GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11) with potential promotion to GS-12.

The role focuses on border security, immigration enforcement and law enforcement duties across various duty locations with strong benefits and incentive programs. Base pay ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, plus health, dental, annual and sick leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience involving decision making under pressure, quick judgment and information gathering.
• Bachelor's degree or completion of a full four-year course of study from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of experience and education is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance.
• Interpreting evidence of illegal entry and contraband through tracks and documents.
• Performing farm, building, traffic, and city patrols; using varied assets to fulfill CBP mission.
• Patrolling borders and waterways with vehicles, horses, vessels and other assets.

Skills

Decision making

Observation

Questioning

Document examination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at multiple grades (GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11) with potential promotion to GS-12.

The role focuses on border security, immigration enforcement and law enforcement duties across various duty locations with strong benefits and incentive programs. Base pay ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, plus health, dental, annual and sick leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan.