Border Patrol Agent: Field Ops & Protection

Customs and Border Protection; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Retention incentive

Job summary

The Border Patrol Agent (BPA) role with U.S. Customs and Border Protection offers full-time, career opportunities across designated duty locations in the United States. Base pay ranges by grade from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, with comprehensive federal benefits and retirement plans.

Incentives include up to $20,000 recruitment and up to $30,000 retention, with an extra $10,000 for prioritized locations. Training and advancement are emphasized within this federal service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required (or equivalent combination of education/experience).
• Knowledge of immigration and nationality laws is expected.
• Ability to apply force policies and appropriate judgment in law enforcement contexts.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations.
• Prevent and apprehend unlawful entrants and smugglers near borders.
• Interpret tracks, evidence, and documents to ensure compliance with laws.
• Conduct patrols and surveillance using diverse assets to safeguard borders.
• Support multi-agency operations and uphold public safety across assigned sectors.

Skills

Immigration law knowledge

Use of force policy

Firearms proficiency

Criminal law understanding

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

N/A

Job description

The Border Patrol Agent (BPA) role with U.S. Customs and Border Protection offers full-time, career opportunities across designated duty locations in the United States. Base pay ranges by grade from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, with comprehensive federal benefits and retirement plans.

Incentives include up to $20,000 recruitment and up to $30,000 retention, with an extra $10,000 for prioritized locations. Training and advancement are emphasized within this federal service.