Border Patrol Agent - Serve & Protect U.S. Borders

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment Incentive

Retention Incentive

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is actively hiring Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The role offers strong base pay, excellent benefits, and a stable career path within a premier federal agency.

As a BPA, you may start at GL-5/7/9/11 with defined promotion potential and comprehensive training. Recruitment incentives up to $20,000, plus possible retention incentives, apply across numerous duty locations nationwide.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or a bachelor's degree.
• Combination of experience and education can qualify for the grade levels.
• Education substitutions include a bachelor's degree or related coursework.

Responsibilities

• Detect individuals violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance.
• Interpret tracks, marks, and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Patrol the international boundary and coastal areas using diverse government assets.

Skills

Judgment

Firearms handling

People skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Education substitution

Combination of experience and education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is actively hiring Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The role offers strong base pay, excellent benefits, and a stable career path within a premier federal agency.

As a BPA, you may start at GL-5/7/9/11 with defined promotion potential and comprehensive training. Recruitment incentives up to $20,000, plus possible retention incentives, apply across numerous duty locations nationwide.