Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Town of Big Falls (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents for full‑time, entry and mid‑level roles with strong benefits, opportunities for advancement, and diverse duty locations.

Salary ranges $51,632–$124,717 yearly, with recruitment up to $20,000 and retention up to $30,000. Benefits include health insurance, leave, and a retirement plan.

Duty locations are nationwide. Training occurs at the Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, NM after hire.

Qualifications

• GL-5 level requires 1 year general work experience or a bachelor's degree; education substitution permitted.
• GL-7 level requires 1 year specialized experience or equivalent education.
• GL-9/GS-11 level require higher specialized experience and related competencies.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance.
• Interpret evidence of illegal entry and conduct checks on people, vehicles, and property.
• Patrol borders and coastal areas using diverse assets to fulfill CBP missions.

Skills

Immigration law

Use of force policy

Criminal law & procedure

Firearms handling

Vehicle operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents for full‑time, entry and mid‑level roles with strong benefits, opportunities for advancement, and diverse duty locations.

Salary ranges $51,632–$124,717 yearly, with recruitment up to $20,000 and retention up to $30,000. Benefits include health insurance, leave, and a retirement plan.

Duty locations are nationwide. Training occurs at the Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, NM after hire.