Border Patrol Agent - Federal LEO with Training & Benefits

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce.

The role spans entry to mid-level positions with paths to higher grades, offering stability, full benefits, and opportunities through a 6-month academy. Newly appointed BPAs may receive recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000, plus location-based bonuses, with duty locations spanning numerous sectors nationwide and prioritization for

Qualifications

• Experience and education pathways for GL-5/7/9/11 levels are described, including education substitution.
• Education alone or in combination with experience may qualify for various grades.
• Minimums include one year of general work experience or a bachelor?s degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of immigration and customs violations and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and contraband near borders using surveillance and ground assets.
• Interpret tracks and physical evidence of illegal entry and contraband.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks during patrols.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets.

Skills

Immigration Law

Use of Force Policy

Criminal Law & Procedure

Firearms Handling

Vehicle Operation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce.

The role spans entry to mid-level positions with paths to higher grades, offering stability, full benefits, and opportunities through a 6-month academy. Newly appointed BPAs may receive recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000, plus location-based bonuses, with duty locations spanning numerous sectors nationwide and prioritization for