Border Patrol Agent: Protect & Patrol Borders

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Andrade (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

Federal employment benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is actively recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPA) for full-time, entry and mid-level positions across the United States. The BPA role involves border surveillance, vehicle and pedestrian patrols, and enforcing immigration and customs laws.

Eligible candidates may qualify with education or prior public safety experience. Compensation ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 annually, with recruitment and retention incentives and comprehensive federal benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or equivalent education/ training.
• A bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study.
• Combination of experience and education can qualify for higher grades.

Responsibilities

• Detect immigration and customs violations and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Patrol borders and respond to incidents using various assets (vehicles, vessels, and on-foot patrols).
• Perform checks of farms, buildings, traffic, and transportation to ensure security and law enforcement.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

People management

Firearms proficiency

Vehicle operation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is actively recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPA) for full-time, entry and mid-level positions across the United States. The BPA role involves border surveillance, vehicle and pedestrian patrols, and enforcing immigration and customs laws.

Eligible candidates may qualify with education or prior public safety experience. Compensation ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 annually, with recruitment and retention incentives and comprehensive federal benefits.