Border Patrol Agent: Field Enforcement & Benefits

Customs and Border Protection

Eau Claire (WI)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 125,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) across multiple grades. This federal role offers strong base pay, extensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement, with recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000.

BPAs serve across diverse duty locations and begin training at the CBP Academy. Citizenship, residency, and age requirements apply, with strict fitness and performance standards, and a path from GL-5 through GS-11

Qualifications

One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge, make decisions, and gather information from documents and people.
A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
A combination of general work experience and college education may qualify.

Responsibilities

Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and infrared equipment.
Interpret and follow tracks and physical evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
Perform farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
Patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets.