Border Patrol Agent: Federal LEO with Hiring Incentives

U.S. Customs And Border Protection; Cramerton (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement workforce.

The role involves screening individuals near borders, enforcing immigration and customs laws, and maintaining security with a range of assets, including vehicles and patrol craft. The CBP offers competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, lengthy leave, and recruitment/retention incentives.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or a bachelor’s degree qualifies for GL-5.
• Education or experience combinations enable progression to higher grades (GL-7/GL-9/GS-11).
• U.S. citizenship and residency requirements apply for Border Patrol Agent roles.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and Customs laws and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using various methods and assets.
• Interpret tracks and physical evidence of illegal entry and coordinate investigations accordingly.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, and transportation checks and patrol assigned areas.
• Patrol borders and coastal waterways using government assets to fulfill CBP mission.

Skills

Decision making under stress

Situational awareness

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or four-year coursework

Tools

Firearms proficiency

Use of force policy knowledge

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement workforce.

The role involves screening individuals near borders, enforcing immigration and customs laws, and maintaining security with a range of assets, including vehicles and patrol craft. The CBP offers competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, lengthy leave, and recruitment/retention incentives.