Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Serve

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Katy (TX); 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

Federal benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at multiple grades. These full-time federal positions offer competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and career stability in a challenging law enforcement role.

Selected applicants will receive recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000, with opportunities to serve at prioritized duty locations across the United States and training at the Border Patrol Academy.

Qualifications

• Citizenship and residency requirements; veterans' preference noted.
• Candidates must meet GL-5/7/9/11 qualifications through experience or education.
• Formal training at Border Patrol Academy and ability to complete six months of instruction.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpret tracks and evidence to determine admissibility and violations.
• Perform various patrol and surveillance duties across terrain and assets.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using assigned equipment.

Skills

Immigration law knowledge

Use of force policy understanding

Criminal law knowledge

Firearms handling

Self-defense techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at multiple grades. These full-time federal positions offer competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and career stability in a challenging law enforcement role.

Selected applicants will receive recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000, with opportunities to serve at prioritized duty locations across the United States and training at the Border Patrol Academy.