Border Patrol Agent – Field Enforcement & Protection

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents to protect the United States at or near the borders.

CBP offers competitive base pay, comprehensive federal benefits, and career stability. Starting at GL-5/7/9 or GS-11 with a salary range of $51,632 to $124,717 per year, CBP provides recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000, plus health, dental, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; or
• Bachelor's degree OR successful completion of a full four-year course of study; OR
• Combination of experience and education submitted with your application.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and night-vision equipment.
• Interpreting tracks and other evidence of illegal entry or contraband; performing checks and patrols to support CBP missions.

Education

Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents to protect the United States at or near the borders.

CBP offers competitive base pay, comprehensive federal benefits, and career stability. Starting at GL-5/7/9 or GS-11 with a salary range of $51,632 to $124,717 per year, CBP provides recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000, plus health, dental, and retirement benefits.