Border Patrol Agent — Federal LEO with Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in entry and mid-level roles across the United States. Positions offer excellent base pay, federal benefits, and potential recruitment/retention incentives. Duties include border surveillance, questioning individuals, and enforcing immigration and customs laws.

Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year with opportunities for advancement to higher grades, health and retirement benefits, and a robust leave program.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of general work experience and education may satisfy the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of immigration and customs violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpreting tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets.

Skills

General work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in entry and mid-level roles across the United States. Positions offer excellent base pay, federal benefits, and potential recruitment/retention incentives. Duties include border surveillance, questioning individuals, and enforcing immigration and customs laws.

Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year with opportunities for advancement to higher grades, health and retirement benefits, and a robust leave program.