Border Patrol Agent: Protect the Border & Serve

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents at multiple grades (GL-5 to GS-11). Earn competitive base pay and federal benefits, with recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000 over three years.

Duties include inspecting documents, questioning individuals, patrolling borders and waterways, and applying immigration laws. Applicants must meet citizenship and residency requirements and complete training at the Border Patrol Academy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Immigration and Nationality Law (e.g., non-immigrant classifications, immigrant classifications, inadmissible noncitizens, removable noncitizens, derivative citizenship).
• Knowledge of the Use of Force Policy (firearms, less-lethal devices and techniques).
• Knowledge of Criminal Law and Procedure (statutory authority).
• Skill in Using Physical Techniques (self-defense, baton, OC spray).
• Skill in Using Firearms (handgun, shotgun, M-4).
• Skills in Basic Operation of a Motor Vehicle (everyday use of vehicles).

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws; inspect documents and records to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and patrol methods.
• Interpret tracks, marks, and other evidence of illegal entry; conduct checks and searches.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks during patrols.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using assets (vehicles, horses, vessels, ATVs, etc.).

Skills

Knowledge of Immigration and Nationali

Knowledge of Use of Force Policy

Knowledge of Criminal Law and Proce

Firearms proficiency

Physical techniques

Basic vehicle operations

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents at multiple grades (GL-5 to GS-11). Earn competitive base pay and federal benefits, with recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000 over three years.

Duties include inspecting documents, questioning individuals, patrolling borders and waterways, and applying immigration laws. Applicants must meet citizenship and residency requirements and complete training at the Border Patrol Academy.