Border Patrol Agent - Federal LEO with Incentives & Training

Customs and Border Protection; Grand Rapids (MI); 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

Comprehensive health and retirement

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. Duties include detecting immigration violations, patrolling borders, inspecting documents, and using various assets to secure the United States. CBP offers recruitment and retention incentives and comprehensive benefits.

Salary varies by grade (GL-5 to GS-12) with base pay ranges, plus retirement and health plans. This position emphasizes safety, vigilance, and service to the nation.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating leadership and composure in stressful situations.
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study.
• A combination of general work experience and education will be considered.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizen to apply.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of immigration and customs violations and inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using various assets.
• Interpreting tracks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Conducting farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling international boundaries and waterways with government assets.

Skills

Decision making

Stress management

Questioning

Observation

Documentation review

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Firearms

Job description

Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. Duties include detecting immigration violations, patrolling borders, inspecting documents, and using various assets to secure the United States. CBP offers recruitment and retention incentives and comprehensive benefits.

Salary varies by grade (GL-5 to GS-12) with base pay ranges, plus retirement and health plans. This position emphasizes safety, vigilance, and service to the nation.