Border Patrol Agent — Protect Borders & Enforce Law

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $20,000

Retention incentive up to $30,000

Federal employment benefits (Health, T

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents at multiple GL/GS levels with strong base pay and benefits. This role involves enforcing immigration and customs laws, engaging with the public, and using varied assets for border surveillance and enforcement.

Eligible candidates may qualify with education or relevant public safety experience, with incentives noted. The position offers career stability, competitive salaries between $51,632 and $124,717 per year, and

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or education equivalent for GL-5.
• Bachelor's degree or four-year course completion for GL-5.
• Combination of experience and education considered for GL-5.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of immigration and customs violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers using surveillance.
• Interpret tracks, marks, and physical evidence of illegal entry.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways using various assets.

Skills

Arrest procedures

Firearms proficiency

Communication skills

Situational judgment

Surveillance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents at multiple GL/GS levels with strong base pay and benefits. This role involves enforcing immigration and customs laws, engaging with the public, and using varied assets for border surveillance and enforcement.

Eligible candidates may qualify with education or relevant public safety experience, with incentives noted. The position offers career stability, competitive salaries between $51,632 and $124,717 per year, and