Border Patrol Agent - Protect, Patrol & Enforce

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at multiple entry and mid-level grades. The position offers competitive base pay and extensive federal benefits. Incentives may supplement the salary, with multiple duty locations across the United States.

BPAs perform border and inland enforcement duties, using vehicles, horses, boats, and other assets. The role emphasizes safety, decision-making under pressure, and adherence to procedures in law enforcement contexts.

Qualifications

• GL-5 qualification options: one year general work experience or a bachlor's degree
• GL-7/9 qualification notes: specialized experience and education options
• Combination of experience and education considered for qualification

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violations and inspecting documents
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders
• Interpreting tracks and evidence of illegal entry
• Performing farm/building/traffic checks and patrols
• Patrolling boundaries and coastal waterways using available assets

Skills

Decision making

Observation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate-level education in related field

Experience-education combination

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at multiple entry and mid-level grades. The position offers competitive base pay and extensive federal benefits. Incentives may supplement the salary, with multiple duty locations across the United States.

BPAs perform border and inland enforcement duties, using vehicles, horses, boats, and other assets. The role emphasizes safety, decision-making under pressure, and adherence to procedures in law enforcement contexts.