Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Leave benefits

Recruitment incentive

Retention incentive

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection seeks a Border Patrol Agent to enforce immigration and customs laws, conduct field investigations, and patrol borders with various assets. The role offers comprehensive federal benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Minimal criteria include eligibility for GL-5/GL-7/GL-9/GS-11 levels, potential recruitment incentives up to $20,000, and additional retention incentives up to $30,000, with academy training and language expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree.
• Combination of general work experience and education may qualify.
• Citizenship and residency requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using various assets.

Skills

Questioning & interviewing

Decision making

Communication

Self-control under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Firearms

Motor vehicle operation

Job description

Customs and Border Protection seeks a Border Patrol Agent to enforce immigration and customs laws, conduct field investigations, and patrol borders with various assets. The role offers comprehensive federal benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Minimal criteria include eligibility for GL-5/GL-7/GL-9/GS-11 levels, potential recruitment incentives up to $20,000, and additional retention incentives up to $30,000, with academy training and language expectations.