Border Patrol Agent - Federal LEO with Incentives

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $20,000

Retention incentive up to $30,000

Federal employment benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents to join one of the world’s largest federal law enforcement organizations within DHS. This full-time career offers strong benefits and stable employment.

Duties include detecting and questioning individuals, inspecting documents, preventing unlawful entry, and patrolling borders and coastal waterways with diverse assets. Opportunities span entry to mid-level grades with promotion potential.

Qualifications

• Education OR prior general or experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify.
• Full-time, entry and mid-level career positions are available.

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 by maintaining surveillance with various assets.
• Interpreting tracks and evidence of illegal entry and contraband; performing farm, building, traffic, city and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets for CBP missions.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents to join one of the world’s largest federal law enforcement organizations within DHS. This full-time career offers strong benefits and stable employment.

Duties include detecting and questioning individuals, inspecting documents, preventing unlawful entry, and patrolling borders and coastal waterways with diverse assets. Opportunities span entry to mid-level grades with promotion potential.