Border Patrol Agent — Protect Borders & Enforce Law

Customs and Border Protection; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave

Sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role supports federal law enforcement credentials and offers competitive base pay, robust benefits, and strong job stability.

There are recruitment and retention incentives up to $20,000, plus potential further incentives over three years, with opportunities for advancement within the GL/GS pay scales.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: U.S. citizen.
• One year of general work experience demonstrating leadership under stress.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Combination of experience and education may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Detect suspects and question individuals for immigration or customs violations.
• Maintain surveillance and respond to nighttime operations.
• Interpret evidence and track illegal entry or contraband.
• Conduct farm, building, traffic, and city patrols.
• Patrol borders and coastal waterways using various assets.

Skills

Immigration law

Use of force policy

Criminal law

Firearms skills

Vehicle operation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role supports federal law enforcement credentials and offers competitive base pay, robust benefits, and strong job stability.

There are recruitment and retention incentives up to $20,000, plus potential further incentives over three years, with opportunities for advancement within the GL/GS pay scales.