Border Patrol Agent: Protect, Patrol & Enforce

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Sells (AZ); 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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at full-time entry and mid-level grades. Positions offer strong base pay, federal benefits, and potential incentives.

Training occurs at the Border Patrol Academy, with eligibility for significant performance-based recruitment incentives and retention bonuses. Selections span GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11 grades, with promotion potential to GS-12.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating decision making under pressure.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study.
• A combination of experience and education can qualify for the role.

Responsibilities

• Detect immigration and customs violations and inspect documents and possessions.
• Maintain surveillance to detect and apprehend undocumented individuals near borders.
• Interpret tracks, marks and physical evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Patrol borders using a range of assets to support CBP mission.

Skills

Questioning skills

Observation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at full-time entry and mid-level grades. Positions offer strong base pay, federal benefits, and potential incentives.

Training occurs at the Border Patrol Academy, with eligibility for significant performance-based recruitment incentives and retention bonuses. Selections span GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11 grades, with promotion potential to GS-12.