Border Patrol Agent: Protect, Patrol & Enforce

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents across multiple duty locations in the United States. The BPA role offers base pay from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, with robust federal benefits and strong job stability.

Incentives include recruitment and retention payments up to $30,000, plus an additional $10,000 for prioritized locations, with paths through education or public safety experience. Academy training is required for entry.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to make sound decisions under stress.
• Education or combination with college coursework acceptable for entry.
• Ability to gather concise information from questioning and records.

Responsibilities

• Detect individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations and inspect documents.
• Prevent unlawful entry and apprehend undocumented individuals and smugglers near borders.
• Interpret tracks, marks and physical evidence of entry or contraband.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrol international boundary and waterways using diverse assets.

Skills

Decision making under stress

Interpersonal skills

Observation and questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents across multiple duty locations in the United States. The BPA role offers base pay from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, with robust federal benefits and strong job stability.

Incentives include recruitment and retention payments up to $30,000, plus an additional $10,000 for prioritized locations, with paths through education or public safety experience. Academy training is required for entry.