Border Patrol Agent — Join a Dynamic Federal LEO Team

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) for full-time positions across the United States. BPAs safeguard borders, inspect documents, and deter illegal entry while benefiting from federal pay, health and retirement plans, and competitive incentives.

Newly appointed BPAs may receive recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000, with academy training and potential moves to prioritized locations as part of the offer.

Qualifications

• General requirements include ability to take charge, make decisions under stress, and learn regulations via training
• Fulfills GL-5/GL-7/GS-11 education/experience paths as described in the notice
• Proven ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation and document examination

Responsibilities

• Detect suspected violators and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented individuals and smugglers near borders using surveillance and assets
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry and contraband
• Patrols of international boundaries and coastal waterways using various assets

Skills

Public safety experience

Questioning techniques

Observation and records review

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) for full-time positions across the United States. BPAs safeguard borders, inspect documents, and deter illegal entry while benefiting from federal pay, health and retirement plans, and competitive incentives.

Newly appointed BPAs may receive recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000, with academy training and potential moves to prioritized locations as part of the offer.