Border Patrol Agent: Protect the Border & Serve with Purpose

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, or GS-11 levels with potential promotion to GS-12. The role includes enforcing immigration and customs laws, maintaining border security, and utilizing diverse assets to patrol land and waterways.

Competitive base pay ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 yearly, with recruitment and retention incentives up to $50,000 and benefits like health and retirement plans. Training occurs at the Border Patrol Academy.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge and make sound decisions under stress.
• A bachelor's degree or completion of a full four-year course of study from an accredited college or university.
• A combination of general work experience and education may satisfy the requirements.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents and possessions.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near the borders using surveillance.
• Interpret tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry.
• Perform farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways using government assets.

Skills

Decision making

Observation

Communication

Situational awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, or GS-11 levels with potential promotion to GS-12. The role includes enforcing immigration and customs laws, maintaining border security, and utilizing diverse assets to patrol land and waterways.

Competitive base pay ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 yearly, with recruitment and retention incentives up to $50,000 and benefits like health and retirement plans. Training occurs at the Border Patrol Academy.