Border Patrol Agent — Protect the Border & Serve

Customs and Border Protection; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

CBP Border Patrol Agent (BPA) positions offer competitive base pay, federal benefits, and strong job stability. BPAs protect the United States by enforcing immigration and customs laws, conducting inspections, and patrolling borders.

The announcement covers multiple grade levels (GL-5 to GS-11 with possible GS-12), academy training, and nationwide duty locations with recruitment incentives up to 20,000 and potential up to 30,000 in additional incentives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of immigration and nationality law and related processes.
• Knowledge of use of force policies and firearms handling.
• Understanding of criminal law and procedure as it relates to enforcement.
• Ability to apply professional judgment under stress and maintain composure.
• Experience or training in safety, security or law enforcement contexts.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violations; inspect documents and possessions.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented individuals and smugglers near borders.
• Interpret physical evidence of illegal entry and contraband.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrol international boundaries using diverse government assets.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Immigration law knowledge

Use of force policy knowledge

Criminal law & procedure

Firearms use

Vehicle operation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

CBP Border Patrol Agent (BPA) positions offer competitive base pay, federal benefits, and strong job stability. BPAs protect the United States by enforcing immigration and customs laws, conducting inspections, and patrolling borders.

The announcement covers multiple grade levels (GL-5 to GS-11 with possible GS-12), academy training, and nationwide duty locations with recruitment incentives up to 20,000 and potential up to 30,000 in additional incentives.