Border Patrol Agent — Federal LEO with Incentives

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $20,000 recruitment incentive

Up to $30,000 retention incentives

Federal benefits: health, leave, TSP

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join a large federal law enforcement organization. The role offers full-time positions at entry and mid-level grades with pay that varies by grade.

New BPA appointments may qualify for recruitment and retention incentives, including up to $20,000 initially and up to $30,000 over three years, along with extensive federal benefits. Duty locations are listed for various sectors and stations.

Qualifications

• Education OR prior general or experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify.
• Duties and responsibilities include detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and night-operations tools.
• Interpreting tracks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Patrolling borders and waterways using various government assets to fulfill CBP mission.

Skills

Public safety experience

Law enforcement background

Education

Education or prior experience in public safety or law enforcement

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join a large federal law enforcement organization. The role offers full-time positions at entry and mid-level grades with pay that varies by grade.

New BPA appointments may qualify for recruitment and retention incentives, including up to $20,000 initially and up to $30,000 over three years, along with extensive federal benefits. Duty locations are listed for various sectors and stations.