Border Patrol Agent — Protect & Patrol the U.S. Border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Crystal City (MO); 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

Prioritized location bonus up to $10,0

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection invites applications for Border Patrol Agent (BPA).

As a BPA, you join a large federal law enforcement family with leading job stability, competitive base pay, and comprehensive benefits. CBP is hiring at multiple grades (GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11) with promotion potential to GS-12, and offers recruitment and retention incentives up to $50,000 total (including a $20k recruitment incentive and up to $30k retention, plus $10k prioritization).

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required and eligible for residency as specified.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a four-year course of study.
• Combination of general work experience and education may qualify.
• Qualify at GL-5/7/9/11 with training at the Border Patrol Academy.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of immigration and customs violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpret and follow tracks, marks and other evidence of illegal entry.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, and transportation checks.
• Patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways using various assets.

Skills

Immigration Law

Use of Force

Criminal Law

Physical Techniques

Firearms

Vehicle Operation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection invites applications for Border Patrol Agent (BPA).

As a BPA, you join a large federal law enforcement family with leading job stability, competitive base pay, and comprehensive benefits. CBP is hiring at multiple grades (GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11) with promotion potential to GS-12, and offers recruitment and retention incentives up to $50,000 total (including a $20k recruitment incentive and up to $30k retention, plus $10k prioritization).