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Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level

Date Posted: May 17, 2026
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    Location Vermont, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Jun 17, 2026
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Job Description

Overview

The U.S. Border Patrol is seeking Entry Level Border Patrol Agents (BPA) for GL-5/7 grade levels to undertake a fulfilling career in federal law enforcement. As a BPA, you will be responsible for safeguarding America's borders, enforcing immigration and custom laws, and ensuring the nation's security through various patrol and surveillance activities.

Key responsibilities

  • Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and custom laws.
  • Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near the borders.
  • Maintain surveillance and interpret physical evidence of illegal entry.
  • Perform various checks including farm, building, traffic, and city patrols.
  • Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using various government assets.

Required skills

  • Experience in public safety, security, military police, or law enforcement.
  • Ability to make sound judgments and decisions under pressure.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Capacity to analyze information and make prompt decisions.
  • Ability to speak and read Spanish is required.

What the company offers

  • Annual base salary ranging from $51,632 to $92,912 depending on grade level.
  • Up to $60,000 in additional recruitment and retention incentives.
  • Comprehensive federal employment benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans.
  • Generous annual and sick leave program.
  • Career progression opportunities with a defined grade level progression.

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Company Overview

Customs and Border Protection
Melpattampakkam, Florida, United States of America
2 Current Jobs Openings

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security. The agency is responsible for securing the nation's borders and facilitating legitimate trade and travel. CBP's mission... Read More

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