Border Patrol Agent: Protect the Border & Serve with Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Recruitment incentive up to $20,000

Retention incentive up to $30,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in the United States. This federal law enforcement career offers entry to mid-level positions with opportunities across multiple duty locations and a comprehensive benefits package.

BPAs operate along the borders and in international waterways, with promotion potential to GS-12 and a base pay ranging from $51,632 to $124,717 per year. Incentives for prioritized locations may add up to $30,000, plus health, retirement and

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating leadership and decision-making under stress.
• Bachelor's degree or completion of a full four-year course from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of experience and education as described in the notice.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violations of immigration and customs laws.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpreting tracks and evidence of illegal entry.
• Performing farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling borders and waterways using government assets to fulfill CBP mission.

Skills

Knowledge of Immigration Law

Knowledge of Use of Force Policy

Knowledge of Criminal Law

Handling firearms

Self-defense techniques

Vehicle operation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Combination of experience and education

Graduate-level education in related field

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in the United States. This federal law enforcement career offers entry to mid-level positions with opportunities across multiple duty locations and a comprehensive benefits package.

BPAs operate along the borders and in international waterways, with promotion potential to GS-12 and a base pay ranging from $51,632 to $124,717 per year. Incentives for prioritized locations may add up to $30,000, plus health, retirement and