Frontline Border Patrol Agent - Federal LEO

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and other insurance

Generous annual and sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Recruitment incentive up to $20,000

Retention incentive up to $30,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) across multiple duty locations. This federal role offers strong base pay, comprehensive benefits, and career stability within the Department of Homeland Security.

Positions span GL-5 to GS-12 levels with recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000. Training at the Border Patrol Academy is provided, with opportunities to advance and relocate nationally.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and learn regulations.
• Education Substitution: a bachelor's degree or completion of a full four-year course of study.
• Combination of experience and education may satisfy minimum requirements.
• Note: eligibility spans multiple General Schedule grades based on qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violations and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and observation.
• Interpret tracks, marks, and evidence of illegal entry and contraband.
• Conduct farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks as part of patrol duties.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using various government assets.

Education

Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) across multiple duty locations. This federal role offers strong base pay, comprehensive benefits, and career stability within the Department of Homeland Security.

Positions span GL-5 to GS-12 levels with recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000. Training at the Border Patrol Academy is provided, with opportunities to advance and relocate nationally.