Border Patrol Agent — Federal LEO with Incentives

Customs and Border Protection; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Retention incentive

Federal benefits

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to protect the United States by enforcing immigration and customs laws. The agency offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and retention incentives, with duty locations across the U.S.

including Texas. New BPA vacancies span entry and mid-level career tracks, with education or experience in public safety qualifying applicants.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of immigration and nationality law and related policies.
• Familiarity with force policy and use-of-force guidelines.
• Understanding of criminal law and procedures.
• Ability to apply self-defense and arrest techniques.
• Proficiency in firearms handling and safety.
• Experience with operating typical patrol vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented entrants and smugglers near borders.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Conduct farm, building, traffic, and city patrols; coordinate with other units.
• Patrol borders and waterways using various government assets.

Skills

Immigration law

Use of force policy

Criminal law

Physical techniques

Firearms

Vehicle operation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to protect the United States by enforcing immigration and customs laws. The agency offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and retention incentives, with duty locations across the U.S.

including Texas. New BPA vacancies span entry and mid-level career tracks, with education or experience in public safety qualifying applicants.