Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Laws

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is urgently hiring full-time Border Patrol Agents at entry and mid-level in the United States. Positions encompass responsibilities from immigration inquiries to border surveillance, with potential incentives and strong federal benefits.

Salary ranges vary by grade, with base pay and promotion potential, plus health and dental insurance, leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan retirement option. Training is provided at academy locations nationwide.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience showing ability to take charge and stay calm under stress.
• Bachelor's degree or full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of experience and education may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways using government assets.
• Perform farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.

Skills

Knowledge of Immigration Law

Knowledge of Nationality Law

Knowledge of Use of Force Policy

Criminal Law & Procedure

Decision-making under stress

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is urgently hiring full-time Border Patrol Agents at entry and mid-level in the United States. Positions encompass responsibilities from immigration inquiries to border surveillance, with potential incentives and strong federal benefits.

Salary ranges vary by grade, with base pay and promotion potential, plus health and dental insurance, leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan retirement option. Training is provided at academy locations nationwide.