Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Walker (LA); 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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to enforce immigration and border laws and protect the United States. Roles span entry and mid-level positions with career prospects and strong federal benefits.

Salary ranges vary by grade (GL-5 to GS-11/12) with incentives up to $20,000 recruitment and up to $30,000 retention, plus comprehensive health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance using various assets.
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets for the mission.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to enforce immigration and border laws and protect the United States. Roles span entry and mid-level positions with career prospects and strong federal benefits.

Salary ranges vary by grade (GL-5 to GS-11/12) with incentives up to $20,000 recruitment and up to $30,000 retention, plus comprehensive health, dental, and retirement plans.