Border Patrol Agent: Federal LEO with Competitive Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to protect the United States by detecting and interdicting unlawful entries and contraband. Positions are full-time at multiple duty locations with education or prior public safety experience qualifying candidates.

In addition to base pay, CBP offers federal benefits and retention incentives. Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year depending on grade (GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11).

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations OR
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree
• Combination of Experience and Education using resume and transcripts submitted with your application

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 of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions including infrared scopes during night operations
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the mission

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to protect the United States by detecting and interdicting unlawful entries and contraband. Positions are full-time at multiple duty locations with education or prior public safety experience qualifying candidates.

In addition to base pay, CBP offers federal benefits and retention incentives. Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year depending on grade (GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11).