Border Patrol Agent: Safeguard Borders & Enforce Law

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at GL-5/7/9 or GS-11 levels. The role involves detecting and questioning individuals, preventing illegal entry, and patrolling borders with a range of assets.

CBP offers strong federal benefits, job stability, and opportunities for career progression. Selected BPAs may receive recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or a bachelor’s degree to qualify for the GL-5 level.
• Bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a four-year course of study, or a combination of experience and education, can qualify for higher grades.
• Education substitution and combination rules apply for GL-7/GL-9/GS-11 levels.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of immigration or customs violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpret tracks and physical evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using government assets.

Skills

Questioning techniques

Surveillance

Decision making

Firearms proficiency

Arrest procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at GL-5/7/9 or GS-11 levels. The role involves detecting and questioning individuals, preventing illegal entry, and patrolling borders with a range of assets.

CBP offers strong federal benefits, job stability, and opportunities for career progression. Selected BPAs may receive recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000.