Border Patrol Agent - Federal LEO with Incentives

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and other insurance plans

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. BPAs perform law enforcement duties at and near borders, with career progression and strong federal benefits across multiple pay grades.

Selections will be made at GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11 levels with potential promotion to GS-12. A recruitment incentive of up to $20,000 and retention incentives of up to $30,000 are offered, along with health, dental, and retirement

Qualifications

• Experience: One year of general work experience that demonstrates ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and stay composed; OR
• Education Substitution: A bachelor’s degree or completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree; OR
• Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience and education submitted with your application.

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 near borders using surveillance from covert positions and infrared scopes.
• Interpreting and following tracks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband; performing farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways using various assets to accomplish the USBP mission.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. BPAs perform law enforcement duties at and near borders, with career progression and strong federal benefits across multiple pay grades.

Selections will be made at GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11 levels with potential promotion to GS-12. A recruitment incentive of up to $20,000 and retention incentives of up to $30,000 are offered, along with health, dental, and retirement