Border Patrol Agent: Protect the Border & Serve with Purpose

Customs and Border Protection; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPA). This federal agency offers full-time, entry- and mid-level positions with competitive base pay, robust benefits, and retention incentives.

Choose from prioritized duty locations across the U.S. and receive substantial recruitment bonuses upon academy completion. Selected BPAs will join a large federal workforce with strong job stability, retirement options, and comprehensive health and insurance plans.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of immigration and nationality law and related policies.
• Familiarity with use of force policy and firearms safety.
• Understanding of criminal law and procedure and investigation basics.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations.
• Maintain surveillance and apprehend undocumented individuals near borders.
• Interpret tracks and physical evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform routine checks of farms, buildings, traffic, city areas, and transportation.
• Patrol international boundaries using varied government assets.

Skills

Knowledge of Immigration Law

Use of Force Policy

Criminal Law & Procedure

Firearms Handling

Interview & Investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPA). This federal agency offers full-time, entry- and mid-level positions with competitive base pay, robust benefits, and retention incentives.

Choose from prioritized duty locations across the U.S. and receive substantial recruitment bonuses upon academy completion. Selected BPAs will join a large federal workforce with strong job stability, retirement options, and comprehensive health and insurance plans.