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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Retention incentive

Federal benefits (health, dental, etc)

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) in full-time positions across multiple duty locations. The roles offer competitive base pay, excellent federal benefits, and strong job stability within the Federal Law Enforcement Officer cadre.

Recruitment and retention incentives are available, with a broad path through GL-5 to GS-11 levels based on experience and education, plus access to benefits like health insurance and the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or a bachelor's degree suffices for GL-5.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, OR combination of experience and education.
• Qualification for GL-7/GL-9/GS-11 with specialized experience as described.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating laws and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, and city patrol checks and transportation checks.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using diverse assets.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) in full-time positions across multiple duty locations. The roles offer competitive base pay, excellent federal benefits, and strong job stability within the Federal Law Enforcement Officer cadre.

Recruitment and retention incentives are available, with a broad path through GL-5 to GS-11 levels based on experience and education, plus access to benefits like health insurance and the Thrift Savings Plan.