Border Patrol Agent - Field Ops & Safety

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Town of Lysander (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Border Patrol Agent role offers competitive pay, solid federal benefits, and clear opportunities for advancement. The BPA position supports national security by patrolling borders, inspecting documents, and deterring illegal entry.

New agents may qualify at multiple grades (GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11) depending on experience and education; recruitment and retention incentives are available; duty locations across many sectors provide placement options.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge and make sound decisions 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 general work experience AND college education.
• Note: If you have prior law enforcement or military experience you may qualify at higher grades.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws; inspecting documents and possessions.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and equipment.
• Interpreting tracks, marks, and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways using various assets to fulfill CBP mission.

Skills

General work experience

Education substitution

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Combination of Experience and Education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Border Patrol Agent role offers competitive pay, solid federal benefits, and clear opportunities for advancement. The BPA position supports national security by patrolling borders, inspecting documents, and deterring illegal entry.

New agents may qualify at multiple grades (GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11) depending on experience and education; recruitment and retention incentives are available; duty locations across many sectors provide placement options.