Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Fulton (MO); 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 benefits package (health, sick

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) across multiple grades. Positions offer base pay within GL-5 to GS-11 levels, health and other insurance plans, generous leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan.

Recruitment and retention incentives can total up to $50,000, with additional location priority incentives. New agents undergo six months of training at the Border Patrol Academy and may be assigned to various duty locations nationwide.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience showing ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and remain composed in stressful situations.
• Gl-7 level requires sound judgments in firearm use and dealing with people in law enforcement contexts.
• Gl-9/11 level requires experience in applying firearms, investigations, and use of force knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpreting tracks and evidence of illegal entry.
• Performing farm, building, traffic, and city patrol checks.
• Patrolling borders with vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets to fulfill CBP mission.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Situational judgment

Interpersonal communication

Analytical reasoning

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Graduate education in related field

Combination of experience and education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) across multiple grades. Positions offer base pay within GL-5 to GS-11 levels, health and other insurance plans, generous leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan.

Recruitment and retention incentives can total up to $50,000, with additional location priority incentives. New agents undergo six months of training at the Border Patrol Academy and may be assigned to various duty locations nationwide.