Border Patrol Agent - Federal LEO with $50K Incentives

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Irvine (CA); 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 seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large, federal law enforcement team. Positions are full‑time at entry and mid levels, with base pay, extensive federal benefits, and retention incentives.

Duties include border surveillance, question immigration documents, and patrolling routes with diverse assets across priority duty locations. Qualifications span education or relevant experience; multiple grade levels (GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11) with progression to GS-12

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; OR
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree; OR
• A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations.
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off‑road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the USBP Mission.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large, federal law enforcement team. Positions are full‑time at entry and mid levels, with base pay, extensive federal benefits, and retention incentives.

Duties include border surveillance, question immigration documents, and patrolling routes with diverse assets across priority duty locations. Qualifications span education or relevant experience; multiple grade levels (GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11) with progression to GS-12