Border Patrol Agent: Federal LEO with Strong Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Paid leave and retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is actively recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) for full-time, entry to mid-level positions across designated duty locations in the United States.

Base pay varies by GL grade with incentives for recruitment and retention, plus comprehensive federal benefits. The BPA role involves border and immigration enforcement duties, surveillance, and document inspections, offering career stability and strong retirement options.

Qualifications

• Experience: One year of general work experience.
• Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree.
• Combination of Experience and Education: Resume/transcripts used to verify both.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations and inspect documents.
• Prevent undocumented entry and apprehend suspects using surveillance and field procedures.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Conduct farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks during patrols.
• Patrol borders and waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets to fulfill the mission.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is actively recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) for full-time, entry to mid-level positions across designated duty locations in the United States.

Base pay varies by GL grade with incentives for recruitment and retention, plus comprehensive federal benefits. The BPA role involves border and immigration enforcement duties, surveillance, and document inspections, offering career stability and strong retirement options.