Border Patrol Agent — Protect Borders & Serve

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) for full-time federal positions. Duties include questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and patrolling borders using a range of assets to enforce immigration and customs laws.

Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year depending on grade (GL-5 to GS-11). Recruitment and retention incentives may total up to $50,000 over the first years. Training at the Border Patrol Academy is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Immigration and Nationality Law (e.g., non-immigrant classifications, immigrant classifications, inadmissible noncitizens).
• Knowledge of the Use of Force Policy and firearm handling.
• Knowledge of Criminal Law and Procedure.
• Skill in Using Physical Techniques (self-defense, baton, OC spray).
• Skill in Using Firearms (handgun, shotgun, M-4).
• Skills in Basic Operation of a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using various assets.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform checks (farm, building, traffic, city, transportation) and patrol accordingly.
• Patrol borders and coastal waterways using multiple government assets.

Skills

Immigration law

Use of force policy

Criminal law

Physical techniques

Firearms

Vehicle operation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) for full-time federal positions. Duties include questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and patrolling borders using a range of assets to enforce immigration and customs laws.

Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year depending on grade (GL-5 to GS-11). Recruitment and retention incentives may total up to $50,000 over the first years. Training at the Border Patrol Academy is required.