Border Patrol Agent: Federal LEO Career with Strong Benefits

Customs and Border Protection; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) across the United States. The role offers full-time employment with competitive base pay, federal benefits, and retirement plans.

Recruitment incentives may be available, with eligibility for priority duty locations and potential additional incentives over three years as part of CBP’s recruitment program. BPAs perform duties at or near the international boundary and are required to meet citizenship criteria, complete

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and stay calm under pressure.
• Bachelor's degree or completion of a full four-year course of study from an accredited college or university; or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of immigration and customs violations and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near the borders using surveillance and various assets.
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other equipment to fulfill the CBP mission.

Skills

Judgment

Decision making

Communication

Law enforcement knowledge

Observation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) across the United States. The role offers full-time employment with competitive base pay, federal benefits, and retirement plans.

Recruitment incentives may be available, with eligibility for priority duty locations and potential additional incentives over three years as part of CBP’s recruitment program. BPAs perform duties at or near the international boundary and are required to meet citizenship criteria, complete