Border Patrol Agent: Protect the U.S. Border & Homeland

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Retention incentive

Federal employee benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents across the United States. This federal law enforcement role offers base pay with strong benefits and additional recruitment/retention incentives. Positions span multiple grade levels (GL-5 to GS-11) with clear progression and robust training.

Applicants must meet either education or experience requirements, and may qualify for specialized training at the Border Patrol Academy. Citizenship and residency rules apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree.
• A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using various methods and assets.
• Interpreting tracks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband and performing patrols.
• Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways using multiple government assets.

Education

Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree

A combination of general work experience AND college education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents across the United States. This federal law enforcement role offers base pay with strong benefits and additional recruitment/retention incentives. Positions span multiple grade levels (GL-5 to GS-11) with clear progression and robust training.

Applicants must meet either education or experience requirements, and may qualify for specialized training at the Border Patrol Academy. Citizenship and residency rules apply.