Border Patrol Agent: Field Enforcement & National Security

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Malone (FL); 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

Comprehensive federal benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents in full-time, entry to mid-level roles. The position offers competitive base pay, generous federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives up to $20,000 plus retention incentives.

Training at the Border Patrol Academy is provided, with career progression to GS-12 in several years. This is a direct-hire opportunity with nationwide duty locations and a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or education substituting for experience.
• Bachelor's degree or completion of a full four-year course of study from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of general work experience and college education may suffice for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals 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 field observations.
• Interpret tracks, marks and other evidence of illegal entry or contraband to support investigations.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks as part of patrol duties.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels and other assets.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Information gathering

Knowledge of immigration law

Firearms safety

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Education substitution for GL-7

Combination of experience and education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents in full-time, entry to mid-level roles. The position offers competitive base pay, generous federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives up to $20,000 plus retention incentives.

Training at the Border Patrol Academy is provided, with career progression to GS-12 in several years. This is a direct-hire opportunity with nationwide duty locations and a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement