Frontline Border Patrol Agent – Protect & Serve

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; City of Oswego (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking experienced Border Patrol Agents for a term appointment across USBP sectors.

The role starts at GS-12 with environmental and retirement benefits, and may involve assignment to various tour locations, including the New York region and other national postings. Reemployed annuitants may qualify for salary-offset waivers, expedited pre-employment processing, and accelerated re-entry training.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience in law enforcement or other responsible work demonstrating the ability to arrest and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms.
• Qualified for GS-12 with one year of specialized work experience showing ability to interpret and enforce immigration laws and related procedures.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning persons suspected of violations and inspecting documents to determine citizenship.
• Patrolling borders to deter and apprehend undocumented aliens and smugglers using various assets across assigned sectors.

Skills

Arrest authority

Firearms handling

Analytical judgment

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking experienced Border Patrol Agents for a term appointment across USBP sectors.

The role starts at GS-12 with environmental and retirement benefits, and may involve assignment to various tour locations, including the New York region and other national postings. Reemployed annuitants may qualify for salary-offset waivers, expedited pre-employment processing, and accelerated re-entry training.