Border Patrol Agent - Federal LEO Protecting Borders

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Retention incentive

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement team.

BPAs perform duties across inspection, questioning, border surveillance, and enforcement, using a range of assets to protect the border. The role offers career progression from GL-5 to GS-12 levels, with a base salary range of $51,632 to $124,717 per year, comprehensive benefits, and recruitment/retention incentives up to $20,000 plus up to $30,000 over three years, with

Qualifications

• Citizenship: U.S. citizen.
• Residency: primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Formal training: Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, NM for about six months.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents to verify citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and night-vision assets.
• Interpret tracks, marks, and evidence of illegal entry and contraband.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrol international boundaries and waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and various equipment.

Skills

Immigration law knowledge

Use of force policy

Criminal law knowledge

Physical techniques

Firearms proficiency

Vehicle operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Combination of experience and education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement team.

BPAs perform duties across inspection, questioning, border surveillance, and enforcement, using a range of assets to protect the border. The role offers career progression from GL-5 to GS-12 levels, with a base salary range of $51,632 to $124,717 per year, comprehensive benefits, and recruitment/retention incentives up to $20,000 plus up to $30,000 over three years, with