Border Patrol Agent: High-Impact Field Duty + Incentives

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Roma (TX); On-site; USD 65,545 - 124,717; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Locality pay

Recruitment incentive

Retention incentive

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring experienced Border Patrol Agents at GL‑9 / GS‑11 levels with new hire sign-on and retention incentives. Base pay ranges from $65,545 to $124,717 annually, with locality pay and up to 25% overtime.

Recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $40,000 are offered, with duty assignments nationwide and potential relocation. Duties include detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violations, patrolling borders using diverse

Qualifications

• GL‑9: 1 year of specialized experience in law enforcement duties.
• GS‑11: 1 year of specialized experience with authority to enforce laws and investigate crimes.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations.
• Patrol borders and use surveillance technologies to support USBP operations.
• Lead investigations and gather evidence related to contraband and immigration enforcement.
• Maintain situational awareness and safety in high-risk field environments.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Firearms proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring experienced Border Patrol Agents at GL‑9 / GS‑11 levels with new hire sign-on and retention incentives. Base pay ranges from $65,545 to $124,717 annually, with locality pay and up to 25% overtime.

Recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $40,000 are offered, with duty assignments nationwide and potential relocation. Duties include detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violations, patrolling borders using diverse