Border Patrol Agent: Safeguard Borders & Serve Nation

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to serve as federal law enforcement officers across multiple duty locations. The role offers base pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability with potential recruitment and retention incentives.

Positions include entry and mid-level career tracks with education or prior public safety experience qualifying applicants. Promotion potential to higher grades is available as part of federal service.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or equivalent education/training related to regulations, safety, and public service.
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of general experience and education may qualify as indicated by the resume and transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and night operations.
• Interpret tracks, marks, and physical evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks as part of routine patrols.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to serve as federal law enforcement officers across multiple duty locations. The role offers base pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability with potential recruitment and retention incentives.

Positions include entry and mid-level career tracks with education or prior public safety experience qualifying applicants. Promotion potential to higher grades is available as part of federal service.