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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced

Date Posted: May 17, 2026
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    Location Atlanta, South Georgia, 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. Customs and Border Protection is hiring experienced Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join their mission of protecting the community and securing the nation's borders. This role offers a career ladder from GL-9 to GS-12 with the potential for additional financial incentives and job stability as part of a full-time federal agency position.

Key responsibilities

  • Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
  • Prevent and apprehend aliens and smugglers at or near borders.
  • Conduct surveillance and maintain covert operations.
  • Interpret physical evidence of illegal entry.
  • Perform various checks, including farm, building, and traffic checks.
  • Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using various government assets.

Required skills

  • Experience in law enforcement or military law enforcement
  • Proficient in firearms use
  • Ability to perform physical searches
  • Skills in report preparation and evidence gathering
  • Understanding of immigration and customs laws
  • Ability to use complex technology for surveillance and detection
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English

What the company offers

  • Base salary starting from $65,545 to $124,717 per year depending on grade level
  • Recruitment incentives up to $20,000
  • Retention incentives up to $40,000 over four years
  • Comprehensive federal employee benefits including health insurance and retirement plans
  • Job stability within the federal law enforcement sector

Skills Required

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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