Border Patrol Agent: Field Operations & Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Retention incentive

Federal benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) for full-time, entry- and mid-level positions. CBP offers competitive base pay, strong federal benefits, and recruitment/retention incentives. Duties include border surveillance, questioning individuals, and enforcing immigration and customs laws using diverse assets.

Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year with potential incentives up to $30k–$50k. Duty locations across the United States are available.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or education leading to the ability to learn regulations and gather information.
• Bachelor's degree or completion of a full four-year course of study from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of experience and education may satisfy requirements for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpreting tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry.
• Patrolling borders using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets.

Skills

Judgment under pressure

People skills

Analytical thinking

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate-level education in related field

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) for full-time, entry- and mid-level positions. CBP offers competitive base pay, strong federal benefits, and recruitment/retention incentives. Duties include border surveillance, questioning individuals, and enforcing immigration and customs laws using diverse assets.

Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year with potential incentives up to $30k–$50k. Duty locations across the United States are available.