Border Patrol Agent: Protect America's Borders

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to safeguard the United States by preventing illegal entry while facilitating lawful travel and trade. The role offers base pay within multiple grades (GL-5 to GS-12 equivalent) and a wide range of federal benefits, plus recruitment incentives for prioritized locations.

Training at the Border Patrol Academy is required. New BPAs may qualify for substantial recruitment and retention incentives, with potential total

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of general work experience AND college education submitted with your application.

Responsibilities

• Detect suspects and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens near borders using surveillance and field assets.
• Interpret tracks, marks, and other evidence of illegal entry.
• Perform farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, and city patrols.
• Patrol borders and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, off-road vehicles, and other assets.

Skills

Immigration Law

Use of Force

Criminal Law

Firearms

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to safeguard the United States by preventing illegal entry while facilitating lawful travel and trade. The role offers base pay within multiple grades (GL-5 to GS-12 equivalent) and a wide range of federal benefits, plus recruitment incentives for prioritized locations.

Training at the Border Patrol Academy is required. New BPAs may qualify for substantial recruitment and retention incentives, with potential total