Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Burlington (WA); 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

Health, dental and other insurance

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) for entry and mid-level roles across the United States.

The agency offers competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong job stability, with recruitment and retention incentives available. Duties include detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws, inspecting documents, preventing entry of undocumented persons, and patrolling borders using vehicles, horses, boats,

Qualifications

• Experience or education substitution as described for GL-5/7/9/GS-11 levels.
• Ability to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through training and on-the-job instruction.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration or customs laws.
• Inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Performs farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using government assets.

Skills

Judgment under pressure

Firearms proficiency

Law enforcement

Arrest procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) for entry and mid-level roles across the United States.

The agency offers competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong job stability, with recruitment and retention incentives available. Duties include detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws, inspecting documents, preventing entry of undocumented persons, and patrolling borders using vehicles, horses, boats,