Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Serve with Integrity

Jobtome; Chula Vista (CA); 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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in a full-time capacity across multiple duty locations in the United States. The agency offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and stability, with potential recruitment and retention incentives.

Typical duties include surveillance, questioning individuals, and enforcing immigration and customs laws. Advancement up the GS scale with education and experience is possible.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of immigration and nationality law.
• Experience or training in firearms and use of force policies.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violations of immigration and customs laws.
• Inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Maintain surveillance to prevent and apprehend undocumented individuals near borders.
• Perform checks of farms, buildings, traffic, cities, and transportation.
• Patrol borders and waterways using a range of vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Immigration law

Use of force policy

Criminal law & procedure

Physical techniques

Firearms handling

Vehicle operation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in a full-time capacity across multiple duty locations in the United States. The agency offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and stability, with potential recruitment and retention incentives.

Typical duties include surveillance, questioning individuals, and enforcing immigration and customs laws. Advancement up the GS scale with education and experience is possible.