Border Patrol Agent — Federal LEO with Incentives

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Rolla (MO); 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

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join a large, mission-driven federal law enforcement workforce.

The role encompasses duties from border surveillance to enforcing immigration and customs laws, with opportunities across multiple sectors and a strong benefits package. Compensation ranges with grades GL-5 to GL-11; recruitment and retention incentives up to $50,000 are available, plus health and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
• Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Age restriction: You must be referred to the Border Patrol Agent position before your 40th birthday unless exempt.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration laws and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and field operations.
• Interpret tracks, marks, and evidence of illegal entry and perform checks across multiple locations and modes of transport.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join a large, mission-driven federal law enforcement workforce.

The role encompasses duties from border surveillance to enforcing immigration and customs laws, with opportunities across multiple sectors and a strong benefits package. Compensation ranges with grades GL-5 to GL-11; recruitment and retention incentives up to $50,000 are available, plus health and retirement benefits.