Border Patrol Agent - Field Duty & Federal Benefits

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Middlebury (VT); 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

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applicants for Border Patrol Agent (BPA). CBP is a large federal agency under DHS, offering base pay, broad benefits, and retention incentives. Duties include border surveillance, questioning entrants, and enforcing immigration laws while using a variety of assets.

Salary at multiple grades (GL-5 to GS-11) with recruitment and retention incentives. Eligible candidates may qualify via education or experience in public safety or law enforcement.

Qualifications

• GL-5: One year general work experience or a bachelor's degree, or a combination of experience and education.
• GL-7: One year specialized experience demonstrating judgment in law enforcement activities.
• GL-9/GS-11: One year specialized experience in law enforcement tasks, including arrests and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using various assets.
• Interpret evidence of illegal entry and conduct farm, building, traffic, and street patrols.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other equipment.
• Perform duties to support the USBP mission and ensure border security.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applicants for Border Patrol Agent (BPA). CBP is a large federal agency under DHS, offering base pay, broad benefits, and retention incentives. Duties include border surveillance, questioning entrants, and enforcing immigration laws while using a variety of assets.

Salary at multiple grades (GL-5 to GS-11) with recruitment and retention incentives. Eligible candidates may qualify via education or experience in public safety or law enforcement.