Border Patrol Agent: Protect & Patrol the Border

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives up to $20,000

Retention incentives up to $30,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) across multiple duty locations. The role combines public safety with enforcement duties at or near U.S.

borders, requiring integrity, decision making, and teamwork within the Federal Law Enforcement Officer profession. Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, with comprehensive benefits and potential recruitment/retention incentives.

Qualifications

• KSAOs for BPA include knowledge of immigration and nationality law, use of force policy, and firearms.
• Ability to analyze information rapidly and make sound judgments.
• Strong communication and teamwork under high-stress conditions.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Performing border and checkpoint patrols using various assets.
• Interpreting physical evidence and following leads to enforce laws.

Skills

Decision making

Observational skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Immigration Law

Firearm proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) across multiple duty locations. The role combines public safety with enforcement duties at or near U.S.

borders, requiring integrity, decision making, and teamwork within the Federal Law Enforcement Officer profession. Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, with comprehensive benefits and potential recruitment/retention incentives.