Border Patrol Agent: Protect, Patrol, Earn Incentives

Customs and Border Protection; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $60,000 incentives

Recruitment incentive up to $20,000

Retention incentive up to $40,000

Health plans

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection seeks eligible candidates for full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer opportunities. The role includes supervising duties, enforcing immigration and customs laws, and potential grade advancement from GL-9 to GS-12 based on experience and time in grade.

Base pay varies by locality, with incentives including up to $60,000 and up to $20,000 recruiter incentive, plus up to $40,000 retention incentives. Benefits include health plans and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience at GL-9 level or equivalent.
• Qualifying experience includes enforcing laws, making arrests, and investigating crimes.
• Citizen and residency requirements as outlined for federal LEO positions.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend aliens and smugglers near the borders.
• Use surveillance and infrared scopes during night operations.
• Patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways using government assets.

Skills

Firearms proficiency

Physical fitness

Law enforcement procedure

Investigative reporting

Job description

Customs and Border Protection seeks eligible candidates for full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer opportunities. The role includes supervising duties, enforcing immigration and customs laws, and potential grade advancement from GL-9 to GS-12 based on experience and time in grade.

Base pay varies by locality, with incentives including up to $60,000 and up to $20,000 recruiter incentive, plus up to $40,000 retention incentives. Benefits include health plans and retirement options.