Border Patrol Agent: Join Federal LEO & Protect Borders

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Solana Beach (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Retention incentive

Federal benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents at multiple grades with base pay and federal benefits. This role offers recruitment and retention incentives, career stability, and opportunities across many duty locations in the United States.

Selected BPAs may start at GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11 with potential promotion to GS-12. Comprehensive health and retirement benefits accompany competitive salaries and the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge and make sound decisions in stressful situations.
• Education Substitution: a bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field.
• Combination of Experience and Education: a combination of general work experience AND college education.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near the borders using surveillance and various assets.
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry 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, and other assets.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents at multiple grades with base pay and federal benefits. This role offers recruitment and retention incentives, career stability, and opportunities across many duty locations in the United States.

Selected BPAs may start at GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11 with potential promotion to GS-12. Comprehensive health and retirement benefits accompany competitive salaries and the Thrift Savings Plan.