Border Patrol Agent - Federal LEO with Incentives

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Langdon (ND); 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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to protect the United States at the border and in nearby locations.

The job offers base pay with federal benefits, accounting for growth from entry to mid-level grades, plus recruitment and retention incentives. Typical duties include screening individuals for immigration and customs compliance, patrolling borders with various assets, and applying analytical skills to prevent illegal entry.

Qualifications

• Experience: One year of general work experience that demonstrates ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques.
• Education Substitution: 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; OR
• Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education.

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 of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations.
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to protect the United States at the border and in nearby locations.

The job offers base pay with federal benefits, accounting for growth from entry to mid-level grades, plus recruitment and retention incentives. Typical duties include screening individuals for immigration and customs compliance, patrolling borders with various assets, and applying analytical skills to prevent illegal entry.