Border Patrol Agent - Federal LEO with Incentives

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

Benefits offered by this job

Thrift Savings Plan

Health, dental and other insurance

Generous annual and sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in the United States. Positions are full-time at entry and mid-level grades with education or relevant experience qualifying applicants. Eligible for federal benefits, Thrift Savings Plan, and retirement options.

Salary varies by grade (GL-5 to GS-11) with incentives including recruitment up to $20,000 and retention up to $30,000. Duty locations across the U.S. offer prioritized postings and potential relocation options.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or a combination of education and experience for the GL-5 level.
• Specialized experience for GL-7/GS-9/GS-11 levels as described in the job announcement.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws; inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance methods and equipment.
• Interpret tracks, marks and other physical evidence of illegal entry; perform checks of farms, buildings, traffic and transportation.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using various government assets to fulfill CBP mission.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in the United States. Positions are full-time at entry and mid-level grades with education or relevant experience qualifying applicants. Eligible for federal benefits, Thrift Savings Plan, and retirement options.

Salary varies by grade (GL-5 to GS-11) with incentives including recruitment up to $20,000 and retention up to $30,000. Duty locations across the U.S. offer prioritized postings and potential relocation options.