Border Patrol Agent: Protect & Enforce at the Border

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (RET)

Annual and sick leave

Recruitment incentive up to $20,000

Retention incentive up to $30,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) for full-time, entry to mid-level roles across multiple duty locations in the United States. The position offers base pay at several grades, generous benefits, and opportunities for career stability within federal law enforcement.

BPAs perform checks, prevent unlawful entry, and patrol borders with a range of equipment. Recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000 are available, depending on

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Patrol the international boundary and near-border locations using a variety of assets.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Questioning and observation

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) for full-time, entry to mid-level roles across multiple duty locations in the United States. The position offers base pay at several grades, generous benefits, and opportunities for career stability within federal law enforcement.

BPAs perform checks, prevent unlawful entry, and patrol borders with a range of equipment. Recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000 are available, depending on