Border Patrol Agent: Frontline Federal LEO Career

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Las Quintas Fronterizas (TX); 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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce.

The role involves detecting and questioning travelers, preventing unauthorized entry, and patrolling borders with various assets to safeguard the nation. Aligned with GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, or GS-11 levels, CBP offers competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and notable recruitment incentives up to $20,000 plus retention rewards.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience showing ability to take charge and learn regulations.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field.
• A combination of general work experience AND college education may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of immigration and customs violations.
• Apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpreting tracks, marks and other evidence of illegal entry.
• Patrolling the international boundary and performing checks across various environments.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Full four-year course of study

Combination of Experience and Education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce.

The role involves detecting and questioning travelers, preventing unauthorized entry, and patrolling borders with various assets to safeguard the nation. Aligned with GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, or GS-11 levels, CBP offers competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and notable recruitment incentives up to $20,000 plus retention rewards.