Border Patrol Agent — Federal LEO with Incentives

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) in full-time, entry- to mid-level roles.

CBP offers competitive base pay, strong federal benefits, and retention incentives with prioritized locations across the United States. Typical duties include border surveillance, document checks, questioning individuals, and patrolling by land and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets.

Qualifications

• Experience: One year of general work experience demonstrating decision-making and composure in stressful situations; education substitution: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Combination of experience and education: resume and transcripts used for evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of immigration and customs violations and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and night-operations equipment.
• Interpreting tracks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband; performing various checks and patrols; patrolling international boundaries and waterways with government assets.

Education

Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) in full-time, entry- to mid-level roles.

CBP offers competitive base pay, strong federal benefits, and retention incentives with prioritized locations across the United States. Typical duties include border surveillance, document checks, questioning individuals, and patrolling by land and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets.