Border Patrol Agent — Federal LEO with Incentives

Customs and Border Protection; Omaha (NE); 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

Prioritized locations incentive

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role includes enforcing immigration and customs laws, conducting patrols with diverse assets, and upholding standards within a large federal law enforcement organization.

Eligible hires may receive recruitment incentives and a strong benefits package. New agents may qualify for substantial recruitment and retention incentives as part of a broader CBP initiative,

Qualifications

• One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR

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.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role includes enforcing immigration and customs laws, conducting patrols with diverse assets, and upholding standards within a large federal law enforcement organization.

Eligible hires may receive recruitment incentives and a strong benefits package. New agents may qualify for substantial recruitment and retention incentives as part of a broader CBP initiative,