Border Patrol Agent: Federal LEO Protecting U.S. Borders

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave (annual/sick)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at multiple grades, offering competitive base pay and generous benefits. Roles involve enforcing immigration laws, conducting inspections, and patrolling vast border areas.

Training at CBP Academy, with incentive programs and location placements across the U.S. Eligible candidates may qualify at GL-5, GL-7, or GS-11 levels based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• GL-5: one year general work experience OR a bachelor’s degree OR combination of experience and education.
• GL-7: one year specialized experience with law enforcement duties.
• GL-9/GS-11: one year specialized experience at higher level with law enforcement tasks.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violations and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend noncitizens and smugglers using surveillance.
• Interpret tracks and physical evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform farm/building/traffic/city and transportation checks.
• Patrol borders and waterways using varied government assets.

Skills

Immigration Law

Firearms

Observation & questioning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Firearms

OC spray

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at multiple grades, offering competitive base pay and generous benefits. Roles involve enforcing immigration laws, conducting inspections, and patrolling vast border areas.

Training at CBP Academy, with incentive programs and location placements across the U.S. Eligible candidates may qualify at GL-5, GL-7, or GS-11 levels based on experience and education.