Border Patrol Agent: Field Enforcement & Homeland Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid annual & sick leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at entry to mid-level career paths. The position offers competitive base pay at GL/GS levels, strong federal benefits, and job security with recruitment and retention incentives available.

Duties include detecting and questioning people, preventing unauthorized border crossings, and patrolling with vehicles, horses, boats, and other resources. Various duty locations nationwide are available.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or a bachelor's degree or equivalent education.
• Ability to learn regulations, methods, and procedures via training and on-the-job instruction.
• Willingness to work in the United States and meet military/police standards.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations.
• Maintain surveillance and use infrared scopes at night operations.
• Patrol borders and inspect documents and possessions for citizenship or violations.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Questioning and interviewing

Situational awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Firearms handling

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at entry to mid-level career paths. The position offers competitive base pay at GL/GS levels, strong federal benefits, and job security with recruitment and retention incentives available.

Duties include detecting and questioning people, preventing unauthorized border crossings, and patrolling with vehicles, horses, boats, and other resources. Various duty locations nationwide are available.