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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $20,000 recruitment incentive

Up to $30,000 retention incentives

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents at multiple grade levels (GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11) with strong pay and added incentives.

The role involves lawful enforcement, vigilance, and field duties across diverse locations in the United States. CBP emphasizes comprehensive benefits, health and retirement plans, leave programs, and a robust training pipeline at the Border Patrol Academy.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or education leading to eligibility for GL-5.
• For GL-7/GL-9/GS-11, specialized experience as described in the posting.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification required or substitution by education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of immigration and customs violations.
• Launch surveillance and apprehension of unlawful entrants near borders.
• Interpret tracks and evidence; perform checks and patrol assignments.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using various assets.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Situational awareness

Document inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree or four-year degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents at multiple grade levels (GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11) with strong pay and added incentives.

The role involves lawful enforcement, vigilance, and field duties across diverse locations in the United States. CBP emphasizes comprehensive benefits, health and retirement plans, leave programs, and a robust training pipeline at the Border Patrol Academy.