Border Patrol Agent — Protect the Border & Serve Nationwide

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) at the GL-5/7/9 or GS-11 levels with strong recruitment incentives and comprehensive federal benefits. The BPA role emphasizes protecting the United States by detecting and preventing illegal entry, while offering stable federal employment and a clear career progression path.

The position supports duty locations nationwide with potential incentives and a robust benefits package including retirement and health plans.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and stay composed in stressful situations.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
• Combination of general experience and education as supported by your resume/transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near the borders using surveillance from various positions including night operations.
• Interpreting tracks, marks and other evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using government assets to fulfill the USBP mission.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) at the GL-5/7/9 or GS-11 levels with strong recruitment incentives and comprehensive federal benefits. The BPA role emphasizes protecting the United States by detecting and preventing illegal entry, while offering stable federal employment and a clear career progression path.

The position supports duty locations nationwide with potential incentives and a robust benefits package including retirement and health plans.