Border Patrol Agent: Federal LEO with Top Benefits

Adzuna; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Leave benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents in the United States. This full-time role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and strong job stability with recruitment and retention incentives.

Duties include patrolling borders, questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and enforcing immigration and customs laws, with training at the Border Patrol Academy and assignments across prioritized locations.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or equivalent education/substitution as described for GL-5/GL-7.
• Bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a full four‑year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor’s degree.
• Combination of Experience and Education as described for GL-5/GL-7/GL-9/GS-11.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented individuals and smugglers near borders.
• Interpreting evidence of illegal entry and following tracks and signs.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, and patrols.
• Patrolling international boundaries and waterways using government assets.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Interpersonal communication

Knowledge of immigration law

Firearms proficiency

Law enforcement procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents in the United States. This full-time role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and strong job stability with recruitment and retention incentives.

Duties include patrolling borders, questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and enforcing immigration and customs laws, with training at the Border Patrol Academy and assignments across prioritized locations.