Border Patrol Agent: Protect, Patrol & Serve the Nation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) for full-time, entry- and mid-level positions. Base pay varies by grade (GL-5/7/9 or GS-11) with strong federal benefits. Recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000 are offered.

Selected duty locations include numerous sectors across the U.S. and prioritized sites. New BPA hires undergo extensive training at the Border Patrol Academy and must meet citizenship, residency, and age requirements.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or equivalent education/substitution to qualify for GL-5.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent full four-year course of study to qualify for GL-5/7.
• Combination of experience and education may qualify for higher grades.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violations and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry; perform checks and patrols.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets.

Skills

Immigration law knowledge

Use of force policy knowledge

Criminal law & procedure knowledge

Firearms proficiency

Self-defense techniques

Vehicle operations

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) for full-time, entry- and mid-level positions. Base pay varies by grade (GL-5/7/9 or GS-11) with strong federal benefits. Recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000 are offered.

Selected duty locations include numerous sectors across the U.S. and prioritized sites. New BPA hires undergo extensive training at the Border Patrol Academy and must meet citizenship, residency, and age requirements.