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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at multiple grades. The role involves enforcing immigration and customs laws, patrolling borders, and ensuring national security while providing federal benefits and potential incentives.

Salary varies by grade (GL-5 to GS-11) with base pay, allowances, and comprehensive benefits. Training at the Border Patrol Academy is required; positions may offer incentives for academy completion and prioritized locations.

Qualifications

• KSAOs include knowledge of immigration and nationality law and the use of force policy.
• Knowledge of criminal law and procedure and firearms.
• Skill in using physical techniques and basic operation of a motor vehicle.
• GL-5/GL-7/GL-9/GS-11 levels depending on experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry and contraband.
• Perform checks across farms, buildings, traffic, and city patrols.
• Patrol borders and waterways using diverse government assets.

Skills

Knowledge of immigration law

Use of Force Policy

Criminal Law and Procedure

Use of physical techniques

Firearms

Basic operation of a motor vehicle

Education

Bachelor's degree (education substitution)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at multiple grades. The role involves enforcing immigration and customs laws, patrolling borders, and ensuring national security while providing federal benefits and potential incentives.

Salary varies by grade (GL-5 to GS-11) with base pay, allowances, and comprehensive benefits. Training at the Border Patrol Academy is required; positions may offer incentives for academy completion and prioritized locations.