Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Town of Richford (NY); 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

Prioritized location bonus $10,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents to serve as essential federal law enforcement officers. The role involves patrolling borders, inspecting documents, and preventing illegal entry, with comprehensive training at the Border Patrol Academy.

Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, plus extensive benefits and recruitment/retention incentives, including upfront and location-based payments to attract candidates nationwide.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of immigration and nationality law and related classifications.
• Understanding of use-of-force policies and firearms procedures.
• Familiarity with criminal law and procedure and investigative techniques.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration violations and inspect documents and possessions.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented individuals and smugglers near borders using surveillance and patrols.
• Interpret tracks, marks, and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform various patrols and checks (farm, building, traffic, city, transport).
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waters using diverse assets (vehicles, horses, vessels, ATVs, etc.).

Skills

Knowledge of Immigration law

Use of Force policy

Criminal Law & Procedure

Use of firearms

Physical techniques

Vehicle operations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Combination of experience and education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents to serve as essential federal law enforcement officers. The role involves patrolling borders, inspecting documents, and preventing illegal entry, with comprehensive training at the Border Patrol Academy.

Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, plus extensive benefits and recruitment/retention incentives, including upfront and location-based payments to attract candidates nationwide.