Border Patrol Agent: Field Enforcement & Surveillance

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA). BPAs are entry and mid-level law enforcement professionals with strong base pay, federal benefits, and job stability.

Typical duties include detecting immigration violations, patrolling borders and waterways, inspecting documents, and using a variety of assets to secure the border. Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year with recruitment and retention incentives.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating leadership, decision making, and composure in stressful situations.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree.
• A combination of experience and education may qualify you for the position.

Responsibilities

• Detect immigration and customs violations and inspect documents to determine admissibility.
• Patrol borders and coastal areas using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets.
• Perform checks and respond to incidents to protect the United States and enforce laws.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA). BPAs are entry and mid-level law enforcement professionals with strong base pay, federal benefits, and job stability.

Typical duties include detecting immigration violations, patrolling borders and waterways, inspecting documents, and using a variety of assets to secure the border. Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year with recruitment and retention incentives.