Border Patrol Agent - Field Ops & Federal Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Retention incentive

Federal employment benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in multiple entry to mid-level grades. The role offers competitive base pay, comprehensive federal benefits, and strong job stability.

Selected candidates may receive recruitment and retention incentives up to $50,000, with location-based bonuses to prioritize postings in critical duty locations. Typical duties include border surveillance, document screening, and preventing undocumented entry.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or a bachelor's degree as part of minimum qualifications.
• Specialized knowledge may be substituted by education or combined education and experience.
• Ability to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through training and on-the-job instruction.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning individuals suspected of immigration and border violations.
• Inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Patrolling borders and using various assets to deter illegal entry and smuggling.
• Performing checks (farm, building, traffic, city, transportation) and follow security protocols.

Skills

Judgment under pressure

People skills

Information analysis

Firearm proficiency

Legal enforcement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in multiple entry to mid-level grades. The role offers competitive base pay, comprehensive federal benefits, and strong job stability.

Selected candidates may receive recruitment and retention incentives up to $50,000, with location-based bonuses to prioritize postings in critical duty locations. Typical duties include border surveillance, document screening, and preventing undocumented entry.