Border Patrol Agent: Sign-On & Retention Incentives

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 51,632 - 92,912; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks entry‑level Border Patrol Agents (BPA) GL-5/GL-7. The position offers competitive pay and eligibility for sign‑on and retention incentives, with duty locations across the Southwest and beyond.

Training occurs at the Border Patrol Academy with opportunities for career progression. Applicants must meet the GL‑5/GL‑7 requirements including education substitutions and experience criteria and will undergo rigorous federal law enforcement training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or completion of a full four‑year course leading to a bachelor’s degree.
• Bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement in GL‑7 qualifications.
• Combination of experience and education will be evaluated with transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Detect immigration and customs violations by questioning individuals and inspecting documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry and pursue enforcement actions.
• Perform checks across farms, buildings, traffic, city areas and transportation.
• Patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways using multiple government assets.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate‑level education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks entry‑level Border Patrol Agents (BPA) GL-5/GL-7. The position offers competitive pay and eligibility for sign‑on and retention incentives, with duty locations across the Southwest and beyond.

Training occurs at the Border Patrol Academy with opportunities for career progression. Applicants must meet the GL‑5/GL‑7 requirements including education substitutions and experience criteria and will undergo rigorous federal law enforcement training.