Border Patrol Agent: Protect & Patrol U.S. Borders

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Bend (OR); 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 (CBP) is recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) as part of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer cadre.

The agency offers base pay at multiple grades (GL-5 through GS-11 with potential to GS-12) and comprehensive federal benefits, job stability, and recruitment/retention incentives. Annual base salaries range from $51,632 to $124,717 depending on grade, with incentives up to $50,000 and a rigorous academy training program.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating leadership, decision-making and composure in stressful situations.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field.
• Combination of experience and education as applicable to the position.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations and inspect documents.
• Prevent, apprehend and surveil near borders using various assets.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform checks and patrol duties including farms, buildings, traffic and transportation.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using government assets.

Skills

General work experience

Regulations & procedures

Documentation & questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Law enforcement related graduate education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) as part of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer cadre.

The agency offers base pay at multiple grades (GL-5 through GS-11 with potential to GS-12) and comprehensive federal benefits, job stability, and recruitment/retention incentives. Annual base salaries range from $51,632 to $124,717 depending on grade, with incentives up to $50,000 and a rigorous academy training program.