Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level

About the role

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) is hiring immediate entry-level positions for federal law enforcement careers. Ideal candidates have experience in public safety, security, military police, or law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented non-citizens and smugglers.
• Perform farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrol the international border and coastal waterways using various government assets.

Requirements

• One year of general work experience demonstrating leadership, decision-making, and stress management.
• One year of specialized work experience showing skills in making sound judgments, dealing with people effectively, and analyzing information quickly.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have had primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Must not be younger than 21 years old at the time of appointment and not older than 40 at the time of selection.
• Ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English.

Qualifications

• GL-5: One year of general work experience or a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• GL-7: One year of specialized work experience or a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, or a combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary ranging from $51,632 to $92,912 per year.
• Exceptional benefits including health, dental, and other insurance plans, generous leave programs, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.
• Up to $60,000 in additional incentives, including a $20,000 recruitment incentive and up to $40,000 in retention incentives over the first four years.

Pay and Schedule

• Base pay varies based on grade level (GL-5/GL-7).
• Locality pay can vary based on duty location.
• Up to 25% of base pay may be added based on performance.

Schedule

• Full-time positions.
• Opportunities for relocation to various duty locations.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits through the Thrift Savings Plan.
• Health, dental, and other insurance plans.
• Generous annual and sick leave programs.

Application

To apply, click the Apply button on this site. Follow the instructions to complete your application, including submitting your resume, transcripts, and other required documents. Be sure to review all details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions.