Border Patrol Agent — Protect, Patrol & Serve

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Town of Canaan (NY); 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 seeks Border Patrol Agents at the GL-5/7/9/11 levels, with base pay ranging by grade. The agency offers flexible incentives, strong benefits, and stable federal employment. Training occurs at the Border Patrol Academy, with location options nationwide and potential priority duty locations.

The role focuses on border enforcement, immigration control, and law enforcement duties, with advancement potential and a structured career path within CBP.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications cover general or specialized experience and/or education.
• Education substitution options include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Combination of experience and education acceptable for higher levels.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration or customs laws.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpret tracks, marks, and physical evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform checks of farms, buildings, traffic, and city areas during patrols.
• Patrol borders and waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets.

Skills

Immigration law knowledge

Use of force policy knowledge

Criminal law & procedure knowledge

Physical techniques

Firearms handling

Vehicle operation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents at the GL-5/7/9/11 levels, with base pay ranging by grade. The agency offers flexible incentives, strong benefits, and stable federal employment. Training occurs at the Border Patrol Academy, with location options nationwide and potential priority duty locations.

The role focuses on border enforcement, immigration control, and law enforcement duties, with advancement potential and a structured career path within CBP.