Border Patrol Agent: Incentives & Federal Benefits

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents in various locations across the United States. The agency emphasizes strong base pay, comprehensive benefits, and potential recruitment and retention incentives.

Positions range from entry to mid-level, with opportunities for advancement within the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) family. Typical duties include detecting and questioning individuals, preventing illegal entry, and patrolling borders using diverse assets.

Qualifications

• You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following:
• Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR
• Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR
• Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the USBP Mission.

Skills

Knowledge of Immigration and Nationali

Knowledge of Use of Force Policy

Knowledge of Criminal Law and Procedur

Skill in Using Physical Techniques

Skill in Using Firearms

Basic Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents in various locations across the United States. The agency emphasizes strong base pay, comprehensive benefits, and potential recruitment and retention incentives.

Positions range from entry to mid-level, with opportunities for advancement within the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) family. Typical duties include detecting and questioning individuals, preventing illegal entry, and patrolling borders using diverse assets.