Border Patrol Agent — Federal LEO with Benefits

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The BPA role offers base pay, federal benefits, job stability, and recruitment/retention incentives.

Qualified candidates may have education or prior public safety experience and can be hired at entry or mid levels with potential promotions. Positions are full‑time in various duty locations across the United States, with incentive details provided in the offer.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to learn regulations and communicate information.
• Ability to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through training or on‑the‑job instruction.
• Combination of general work experience and education may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers by using surveillance and night-vision equipment.
• Interpreting tracks, marks and other evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using government assets to fulfill the USBP mission.

Skills

One year of general work experience

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or successful four-year course of study

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The BPA role offers base pay, federal benefits, job stability, and recruitment/retention incentives.

Qualified candidates may have education or prior public safety experience and can be hired at entry or mid levels with potential promotions. Positions are full‑time in various duty locations across the United States, with incentive details provided in the offer.