Border Patrol Agent: Protect the Border & Serve

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Plaquemine (LA); 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

Federal benefits (health, dental, 401k

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce.

The agency highlights competitive base pay, robust benefits, job stability, and extensive career opportunities across multiple duty locations nationwide as part of a growing Border Patrol. This announcement covers full-time BPA positions with recruitment and retention incentives and a clear pathway to GL-5 through GS-11 grades, emphasizing advancement, training, and

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or education/substitution as described for GL-5.
• Specialized experience for GL-9/GS-11 includes firearms, law enforcement duties, and investigative responsibilities.
• Academic/professional credentials enabling progression to higher grades exist per the GL-7/GL-9/GS-11 criteria.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violations and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Patrol borders and coastal waterways using various assets to prevent unlawful entry and trafficking.
• Perform checks on farms, buildings, traffic, and urban areas as part of routine security operations.
• Apply intelligence to enforce laws and support public safety during field operations.

Skills

Decision making under stress

Questioning techniques

Observation skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Combination of experience and education

Tools

Firearms proficiency

Surveillance equipment

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce.

The agency highlights competitive base pay, robust benefits, job stability, and extensive career opportunities across multiple duty locations nationwide as part of a growing Border Patrol. This announcement covers full-time BPA positions with recruitment and retention incentives and a clear pathway to GL-5 through GS-11 grades, emphasizing advancement, training, and