Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Serve the Nation

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

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agent (BPA) to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer workforce. The role includes border patrol, investigations, and public safety duties across diverse duty locations within the United States.

Compensation ranges with the GL/GS system, plus recruitment and retention incentives; extensive benefits, leave, and a retirement plan accompany the base pay. Training at the academy is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study from an accredited college or university.
• One year of general work experience showing ability to take charge and make sound decisions in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of immigration and nationality law and use of force policy.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry and conduct patrols with various assets.
• Perform checks and patrol duties to support the USBP mission.

Skills

Immigration law knowledge

Use of firearms

Criminal law & procedure

Decision making under pressure

Language: English & Spanish (proficien

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agent (BPA) to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer workforce. The role includes border patrol, investigations, and public safety duties across diverse duty locations within the United States.

Compensation ranges with the GL/GS system, plus recruitment and retention incentives; extensive benefits, leave, and a retirement plan accompany the base pay. Training at the academy is provided.