Border Patrol Agent: Protect U.S. Borders & Enforce Law

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in the United States. The role offers full-time, entry to mid-level positions with education or public safety experience qualifying candidates.

Base pay varies by grade, with recruitment and retention incentives available and comprehensive benefits. BPAs serve in various duty locations across the country, enjoying health and dental insurance, leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• 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; OR a combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens near borders using surveillance and infrared scopes.
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets to fulfill the USBP Mission.

Skills

Take charge

Sound decisions

Calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in the United States. The role offers full-time, entry to mid-level positions with education or public safety experience qualifying candidates.

Base pay varies by grade, with recruitment and retention incentives available and comprehensive benefits. BPAs serve in various duty locations across the country, enjoying health and dental insurance, leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan.