Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Costa Mesa (CA); 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 and retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) for full-time, entry and mid-level roles. The role involves screening individuals, preventing illegal entry, and patrolling diverse terrains using various assets.

Training will cover immigration law, safety procedures, and operational guidelines within CBP. Incentives include up to $20,000 recruitment incentive and up to $30,000 retention incentives, with base salary ranging across grades GL-5 to GS-12 depending on location

Qualifications

• Knowledge of immigration/nationality law and related policies.
• Knowledge of use-of-force policy and firearms procedures.
• Criminal law and procedure knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near borders.
• Interpreting tracks and evidence of illegal entry; performing checks across multiple areas.
• Patrolling borders using a range of assets to accomplish CBP missions.

Skills

Knowledge of Immigration Law

Knowledge of Use of Force Policy

Criminal Law knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Firearms handling

Investigation techniques

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) for full-time, entry and mid-level roles. The role involves screening individuals, preventing illegal entry, and patrolling diverse terrains using various assets.

Training will cover immigration law, safety procedures, and operational guidelines within CBP. Incentives include up to $20,000 recruitment incentive and up to $30,000 retention incentives, with base salary ranging across grades GL-5 to GS-12 depending on location