Border Patrol Agent: Protect the Border & Serve

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to enforce immigration and customs laws and to protect the United States.

The role encompasses inspecting documents, questioning persons, and patrolling borders with a variety of assets to deter illegal entry and contraband. Base pay ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, with recruitment up to $20,000 and possible additional incentives over three years.

Qualifications

• Experience or education required for GL-5/7/9/11 levels as outlined in the vacancy.
• Combination of general work experience and education may qualify for higher grades.
• Ability to meet KSAOs including knowledge of immigration law, use of force policy, and firearms proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of immigration and customs violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpret evidence and conduct patrols using diverse assets.
• Perform checks on farms, buildings, traffic, and city areas.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Communication skills

Observation and questioning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to enforce immigration and customs laws and to protect the United States.

The role encompasses inspecting documents, questioning persons, and patrolling borders with a variety of assets to deter illegal entry and contraband. Base pay ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, with recruitment up to $20,000 and possible additional incentives over three years.