Border Patrol Agent: Safeguard Borders & Enforce Law

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Annual leave (vacation)

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents with multiple grade levels and recruitment incentives. The role includes border surveillance, questioning and documenting immigration status, and various field checks across many locations.

Training at the Border Patrol Academy is required after hire. The base salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, with incentives including up to $20,000 recruitment incentive and up to $30,000 retention incentive, as part of a

Qualifications

• Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply.
• Residency: You must have primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Age restriction: You must be referred before reaching 40th birthday unless exempt.
• Veterans’ Preference: May be eligible for VRA.
• Formal training: Six months at Border Patrol Academy.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and night operations.
• Interpreting tracks, marks, and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Performing farm, building, traffic, city and transportation checks.
• Patrolling international boundaries and waterways using various assets.

Skills

Knowledge of Immigration Law

Knowledge of Use of Force Policy

Knowledge of Criminal Law

Use of Firearms

Physical Techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents with multiple grade levels and recruitment incentives. The role includes border surveillance, questioning and documenting immigration status, and various field checks across many locations.

Training at the Border Patrol Academy is required after hire. The base salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year, with incentives including up to $20,000 recruitment incentive and up to $30,000 retention incentive, as part of a