Border Patrol Agent: Field Law Enforcement & Border Protection

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Northfield (VT); 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

Thrift Savings Plan

Health and dental insurance

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPA) for full-time, entry and mid-level positions. The role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and a Thrift Savings Plan.

As a BPA, you will patrol borders, question suspects, inspect documents, and use various assets to deter illegal entry. Multiple duty locations across the United States are listed, with significant recruitment incentives.

Qualifications

• Experience: One year of general work experience demonstrating decision making and composure under stress.
• Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Combination: A mix of general experience and college education submitted with your application.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations.
• Patrol borders and use various assets to observe and deter illegal entry.
• Interpret physical evidence and conduct checks in urban and rural environments.
• Perform routine checks such as farm, building, traffic, and transportation inspections.
• Maintain surveillance and coordinate with other law enforcement colleagues.

Skills

Judgment under pressure

People skills

Decision making

Informant networks

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPA) for full-time, entry and mid-level positions. The role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and a Thrift Savings Plan.

As a BPA, you will patrol borders, question suspects, inspect documents, and use various assets to deter illegal entry. Multiple duty locations across the United States are listed, with significant recruitment incentives.