Border Patrol Agent: Protect the U.S. Border with Purpose

Customs and Border Protection

New York

On-site

USD 52,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Retention incentive

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents to support national security and border enforcement. The role involves field patrols, document reviews, and enforcement of immigration and customs laws at U.S. borders.

Base pay ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 annually, with comprehensive federal benefits. Recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000 are offered for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Combination of general work experience and college education may qualify for GL-5/7/9/11 levels.
Specialized experience may be required for higher grades (GL-7/9/11) as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

Duties include detecting and questioning individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and night-vision equipment.
Interpreting tracks and evidence of illegal entry and conducting various checks and patrols along international boundaries.
Patrolling border areas using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets to fulfill CBP mission.