Border Patrol Agent: Protect the U.S. Border

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual and sick leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The role emphasizes safeguarding the United States while enforcing immigration and customs laws. The announcement highlights comprehensive federal benefits, recruitment incentives, and career stability.

Positions cover multiple duty locations with progression from entry to higher grades, including GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, and GS-11 pathways. Training at the Border Patrol Academy is provided.

Qualifications

• Qualifications follow GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, or GS-11 prerequisites as described.
• Includes time-in-grade requirements and knowledge/experience for law enforcement positions.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals about immigration and customs violations and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend unauthorized entrants by patrolling borders and using available assets.
• Interpret evidence, track footprints, and perform various checks (farm, building, traffic, city, transportation).
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using diverse vehicles and equipment.

Job description

Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The role emphasizes safeguarding the United States while enforcing immigration and customs laws. The announcement highlights comprehensive federal benefits, recruitment incentives, and career stability.

Positions cover multiple duty locations with progression from entry to higher grades, including GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, and GS-11 pathways. Training at the Border Patrol Academy is provided.