Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; West Pottsgrove (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal agency protecting the United States. The role spans entry to mid-level career grades (GL-5 to GS-11) with potential promotion to GS-12, and base pay described in the announcement.

Selected BPAs enjoy extensive federal benefits, and incentive programs may provide recruitment and retention awards. Training occurs at the Border Patrol Academy with eligibility for various duty locations across the United

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or education leading to regulatory knowledge.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent coursework can substitute for experience.
• Combination of experience and education allowed; evaluated from resume/transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration or customs laws and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented individuals and smugglers near borders using surveillance.
• Interpret tracks, marks, and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Conduct farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks as part of patrols.
• Patrol international boundaries and waterways using various government assets.

Skills

Immigration law knowledge

Use of force policy

Criminal law & procedure

Physical techniques

Firearm handling

Vehicle operation

Education

Bachelor's degree (or combination)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal agency protecting the United States. The role spans entry to mid-level career grades (GL-5 to GS-11) with potential promotion to GS-12, and base pay described in the announcement.

Selected BPAs enjoy extensive federal benefits, and incentive programs may provide recruitment and retention awards. Training occurs at the Border Patrol Academy with eligibility for various duty locations across the United