Border Patrol Agent — Federal LEO Protecting Borders & Trade

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents across multiple grades (GL-5 to GS-11 with potential to GS-12). The agency emphasizes protecting the United States by preventing illegal entry while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

Newly appointed BPAs may receive recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000, with a base salary varying by grade from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Duties include detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Patrolling borders and coordinating with federal assets to accomplish CBP mission.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents across multiple grades (GL-5 to GS-11 with potential to GS-12). The agency emphasizes protecting the United States by preventing illegal entry while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

Newly appointed BPAs may receive recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000, with a base salary varying by grade from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, plus benefits.