Border Patrol Agent: Protect, Patrol & Federal Benefits

Customs and Border Protection; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (Thrift Savings Plan)

Paid leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) in various locations across the United States. The role involves enforcing immigration and customs laws, inspecting documents, and ensuring border security alongside federal law enforcement personnel.

Base pay ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, with excellent benefits, leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan retirement option. Recruitment incentives may apply. Training at the Border Patrol Academy is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, or equivalent.
• Ability to learn regulations, procedures and law enforcement methods.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented individuals near borders.
• Interpreting tracks and evidence of illegal entry; conducting checks and patrols.
• Patrolling international boundaries and waterways using diverse assets.

Skills

Decision making

Stress management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) in various locations across the United States. The role involves enforcing immigration and customs laws, inspecting documents, and ensuring border security alongside federal law enforcement personnel.

Base pay ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, with excellent benefits, leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan retirement option. Recruitment incentives may apply. Training at the Border Patrol Academy is required.