Frontline Border Patrol Agent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Retention incentive

Prioritized location bonus

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement workforce with comprehensive benefits and strong job stability. The role covers duties from questioning individuals to deter illegal entry, surveillance at borders, and patrols using diverse assets.

New hires may qualify through education or prior public-safety experience. Positions are full-time, with graded pay levels and potential incentives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of immigration and nationality law (e.g., non-immigrant classifications, inadmissible noncitizens).
• Knowledge of use of force policy (firearms, less-lethal devices, qualification).
• Knowledge of criminal law and procedure (statutory authority).
• Skill in using firearms and basic operation of a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and night operations.
• Interpreting tracks, marks, and other evidence of illegal entry.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using various government assets.

Skills

Knowledge of Immigration and Nationalo

Knowledge of Use of Force Policy

Knowledge of Criminal Law

Skill in Firearms

Vehicle Operations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement workforce with comprehensive benefits and strong job stability. The role covers duties from questioning individuals to deter illegal entry, surveillance at borders, and patrols using diverse assets.

New hires may qualify through education or prior public-safety experience. Positions are full-time, with graded pay levels and potential incentives.