Border Patrol Agent - Protect Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Shelby Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment Incentive $20k

Retention Incentive $30k

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at multiple grade levels (GL-5 to GS-12) to help protect the United States borders.

The role offers competitive base pay, comprehensive federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives up to $20,000 with additional retention incentives up to $30,000. Agents will perform inspections, deter illegal entry, and patrol diverse terrains and waterways using various assets.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or a bachelor’s degree substitution.
• Combination of experience and education may qualify.
• Citizenship and residency requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, and city patrol checks.
• Patrol borders and waterways using a variety of assets.

Skills

Knowledge of Immigration Law

Use of Force Policy

Firearms Knowledge

Criminal Law Understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at multiple grade levels (GL-5 to GS-12) to help protect the United States borders.

The role offers competitive base pay, comprehensive federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives up to $20,000 with additional retention incentives up to $30,000. Agents will perform inspections, deter illegal entry, and patrol diverse terrains and waterways using various assets.