Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders, Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; City of Oswego (NY); 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 employee benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) in multiple grades. The role offers competitive base pay and comprehensive federal benefits, plus recruitment and retention incentives.

Duty locations cover various sectors across the United States, with opportunities at the Oswego area and beyond. Typical duties include detecting and questioning individuals on immigration and customs matters, preventing unlawful entry, and patrolling using a range of assets.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; OR
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree; OR
• A combination of general work experience AND college education submitted with your application.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and night-operations equipment.
• Interpreting tracks, marks, and evidence of illegal entry or contraband; performing patrols and checks; patrolling lines and waters using various assets.

Skills

Questioning

Surveillance

Decision making

Law enforcement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Infrared scopes

Vehicles

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) in multiple grades. The role offers competitive base pay and comprehensive federal benefits, plus recruitment and retention incentives.

Duty locations cover various sectors across the United States, with opportunities at the Oswego area and beyond. Typical duties include detecting and questioning individuals on immigration and customs matters, preventing unlawful entry, and patrolling using a range of assets.