Border Patrol Agent: Federal LEO with Sign-On Incentives

Customs and Border Protection; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid annual leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to protect the United States by preventing illegal entry and ensuring lawful travel and trade. The role includes duties such as detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violations, conducting inspections, and patrolling borders using a variety of assets.

Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year with extensive federal benefits beyond base pay.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and work under stress.
• Bachelor's degree or completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of general work experience and education as submitted with your application.

Responsibilities

• Detect immigration and customs violations and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers using surveillance and field operations.
• Interpret and follow tracks, marks, and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal areas using a range of government assets.

Education

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

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to protect the United States by preventing illegal entry and ensuring lawful travel and trade. The role includes duties such as detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violations, conducting inspections, and patrolling borders using a variety of assets.

Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year with extensive federal benefits beyond base pay.