Border Patrol Agent: Federal LEO & Field Operations

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in entry and mid-level positions across the United States. The role includes federal benefits, base pay, and recruitment incentives up to $20,000 with potential additional incentives of up to $30,000 over three years.

Salary varies by grade level (GL-5 to GS-11) with base annual pay from $51,632 to $124,717 and retirement plans like the Thrift Savings Plan. Training at the Border Patrol Academy is included.

Qualifications

• Experience or education that relates to law enforcement work.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education can substitute for experience.
• Combination of experience and education may apply to qualify for GL-9/GS-11 levels.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and night-vision equipment.
• Interpret tracks, marks, and physical evidence of illegal entry; perform checks of farms, buildings, traffic, and transports.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in entry and mid-level positions across the United States. The role includes federal benefits, base pay, and recruitment incentives up to $20,000 with potential additional incentives of up to $30,000 over three years.

Salary varies by grade level (GL-5 to GS-11) with base annual pay from $51,632 to $124,717 and retirement plans like the Thrift Savings Plan. Training at the Border Patrol Academy is included.