Border Patrol Agent: Guard Borders, Serve & Protect

Customs and Border Protection; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Dental insurance

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join a large federal law enforcement team. The agency offers full-time, entry- and mid-level career opportunities with strong base pay, comprehensive benefits, and retention incentives.

Training and advancement opportunities are available nationwide. BPAs perform border-related patrols using diverse assets and tools, with duties across multiple duty locations.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of experience and education will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of immigration or customs violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpret and follow tracks and evidence of illegal entry.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using various assets.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Public safety experience

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join a large federal law enforcement team. The agency offers full-time, entry- and mid-level career opportunities with strong base pay, comprehensive benefits, and retention incentives.

Training and advancement opportunities are available nationwide. BPAs perform border-related patrols using diverse assets and tools, with duties across multiple duty locations.