Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Uphold the Law

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites qualified candidates to join the Border Patrol as Border Patrol Agents (BPAs). This role provides opportunities at multiple grade levels (GL-5 to GS-11) with competitive base pay, strong federal benefits, and recruitment incentives.

Training and career growth are emphasized across diverse duty locations. BPAs conduct inspections, apprehend undocumented individuals, and patrolling duties across land and water sectors, with a focus on national

Qualifications

• Experience equivalent to the GL-5 grade level as described (one year general work experience or education substitution).
• Specialized experience for GL-7/9/11 includes firearms handling, law enforcement duties, and investigative tasks.
• Education substitution options include a bachelor’s degree or graduate-level education related to law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Make arrests and enforce laws in a border patrol context.
• Question, inspect, and document individuals to determine admissibility.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Perform facility, traffic, and area checks during patrols.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using various government assets.

Education

Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study

Combination of Experience and Education

One year of general work experience

One year of specialized experience at GL-7 level or higher

Knowledge of Immigration and Nationality Law

Knowledge of the Use of Force Policy

Knowledge of Criminal Law and Procedure

Skill in Using Firearms

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites qualified candidates to join the Border Patrol as Border Patrol Agents (BPAs). This role provides opportunities at multiple grade levels (GL-5 to GS-11) with competitive base pay, strong federal benefits, and recruitment incentives.

Training and career growth are emphasized across diverse duty locations. BPAs conduct inspections, apprehend undocumented individuals, and patrolling duties across land and water sectors, with a focus on national