Frontline Border Patrol Agent Federal Law Enforcement

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement team. The role includes duties such as questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and preventing unlawful border entries using a range of surveillance assets and patrol strategies.

The BPA position offers progression through GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, or GS-11 grades with attractive benefits and a robust retirement plan. Training at the Border Patrol Academy is provided after hire.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge and learn regulations.
• Education substitution: a bachelor's degree or 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
• Combination of experience and education considered for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violations and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent unlawful entry by patrolling borders and using covert observation methods.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry and conduct checks across multiple sites.
• Perform border patrol duties across diverse environments using assigned assets.

Skills

General work experience

Specialized law enforcement

Interpersonal communication

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement team. The role includes duties such as questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and preventing unlawful border entries using a range of surveillance assets and patrol strategies.

The BPA position offers progression through GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, or GS-11 grades with attractive benefits and a robust retirement plan. Training at the Border Patrol Academy is provided after hire.