Border Patrol Agent - Federal LEO with Incentives

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Recruitment incentive up to $20,000

Retention incentive up to $30,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) for full-time, entry to mid-level positions. Pay ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, with robust federal benefits and potential recruitment incentives.

Duty locations span numerous stations across the United States. Selected BPAs may qualify for up to $50,000 in incentives (up to $20,000 recruitment plus up to $30,000 retention) and participate in the Thrift Savings Plan and other benefits.

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; OR
• Combination of experience and education 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 at or near the borders using surveillance from covert positions including infrared scopes
• Interpreting tracks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband; performing farm, building, traffic, city and transportation checks
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles and motorcycles to fulfill the USBP Mission

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) for full-time, entry to mid-level positions. Pay ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, with robust federal benefits and potential recruitment incentives.

Duty locations span numerous stations across the United States. Selected BPAs may qualify for up to $50,000 in incentives (up to $20,000 recruitment plus up to $30,000 retention) and participate in the Thrift Savings Plan and other benefits.