Border Patrol Agent: Start a Mission-Driven Federal Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $20,000

Retention incentive up to $40,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking entry‑level Border Patrol Agents (GL‑5/GL‑7) for full‑time federal service.

The role involves safeguarding borders, enforcing immigration and customs laws, and joining an elite law‑enforcement team with growth potential and relocation options. Incentives include up to $20,000 recruitment and up to $40,000 retention, with duty locations across the Southwest border and other major sectors.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and stay composed in stressful situations.
• Bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a full four‑year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor’s degree.
• Combination of general work experience and college education as evidenced by resume and transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Question and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Pursue and apprehend undocumented individuals near borders and maintain surveillance.
• Interpret tracks, marks, and other evidence of illegal entry.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, and transportation checks.
• Patrol borders and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets.

Skills

Decision making

Observation

Questioning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking entry‑level Border Patrol Agents (GL‑5/GL‑7) for full‑time federal service.

The role involves safeguarding borders, enforcing immigration and customs laws, and joining an elite law‑enforcement team with growth potential and relocation options. Incentives include up to $20,000 recruitment and up to $40,000 retention, with duty locations across the Southwest border and other major sectors.