Border Patrol Officer

Job Description
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) / Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO)About U.
S. Customs and Border ProtectionU.
S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), with more than 69,000 employees, is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and the largest federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
CBP protects the United States against terrorism, human and drug smuggling, illegal migration, agricultural threats, and other security risks while facilitating lawful international travel and trade. CBP employees uphold the core values of Vigilance, Service to Country, and Integrity.
CBP is urgently recruiting for full-time, entry-level and mid-level federal law enforcement careers as a Border Patrol Agent (BPA) or Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO). Candidates with qualifying education or experience in public safety, security, military police, law enforcement, or related fields may be eligible.
These positions offer competitive salaries, federal employment benefits, career advancement opportunities, job stability, and potential recruitment incentives at designated ResponsibilitiesDepending on the assigned position, typical responsibilities include:Border Security and Patrol: Patrol international borders and coastal waterways using government vehicles, vessels, motorcycles, ATVs, horses, snowmobiles, and other equipment.
Law Enforcement: Enforce applicable immigration, customs, agriculture, and other federal laws and and Screening: Inspect individuals, documents, vehicles, conveyances, merchandise, and personal belongings to identify violations and determine admissibility into the United and Prevention: Identify and prevent illegal entry, human and drug smuggling, contraband trafficking, and other unlawful activities.
Surveillance and Investigations: Monitor suspicious activity, analyze intelligence, interpret physical evidence, conduct interviews, and identify potential and Enforcement: Detain or apprehend suspected violators, conduct searches, gather evidence, prepare reports, and take appropriate enforcement action.
Trade and Travel Compliance: Facilitate legitimate international travel and trade while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and Assignments: Perform patrols, traffic checks, farm and building checks, transportation checks, and inspections at land borders, airports, seaports, and other designated and

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Salary depends on the position, grade level, duty location, and applicable federal pay and Mid-Level GradesPromotion PotentialAnnual Base Salary*Border Patrol Agent (BPA)GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11GS-12$51,632-$124,717Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO)GS-5, GS-7, GS-9GS-11 and GS-12$41,863-$127,464Salary ranges are based on the supplied

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s and may vary by location and pay adjustments. Verify current rates before employees may receive:Federal health, dental, and other insurance benefits.
Annual leave and sick leave.
Retirement benefits and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
Career development and advancement opportunities.
Position-specific recruitment incentives.
For fully trained CBP Officers, potential overtime pay of up to $45,000, subject to applicable rules and availability.
Recruitment and Retention IncentivesBorder Patrol Agent (BPA)Eligible newly appointed agents may receive up to $20,000 in recruitment incentives.
The first $10,000 is payable upon successful completion of the academy, and an additional $10,000 may be available for selecting a designated prioritized location at the final offer.
Eligible agents may also qualify for up to $30,000 in additional retention incentives over three years, subject to applicable terms.
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO)Eligible newly appointed officers selecting designated prioritized locations may receive up to $15,000 per year under a three-year or four-year service agreement, depending on the location and applicable recruitment announcement.
Incentive eligibility, payment schedules, service commitments, and designated locations are subject to the official vacancy announcement and final offer.
Duty LocationsCandidates may be assigned to locations throughout the United States based on operational needs and available vacancies.
Border Patrol Agent locations include:Arizona: Ajo, Douglas, Three Points and other Tucson and Yuma Sector : Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo and other San Diego Sector Mexico: Deming, Lordsburg and other El Paso Sector : Alpine, Marfa, Presidio, Sanderson, Sierra Blanca, Comstock, Laredo West, Hebbronville and Freer.
Other states: Washington, New York, North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Maine, Vermont, Louisiana and additional designated sector and Border Protection Officer locations include:Arizona: Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales and San Luis.
California: Andrade, Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, San Ysidro and : Eagle Pass and Presidio.
Florida and Hawaii: Key West and Honolulu.
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