Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level

About the role

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) is hiring for full-time, entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement. These positions offer a chance to join an elite team dedicated to protecting America.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders.
• Interpret and follow tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry.
• 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 the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• One year of specialized work experience showing skills necessary to make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms, deal effectively with people in a courteous manner, and analyze information rapidly.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• 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 education substitution.
• GL-7: One year of specialized work experience or a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, or a combination of experience and education.

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary ranging from $51,632 to $92,912 per year.
• Exceptional benefits including health, dental, and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, 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 per grade, GL-5/GL-7 range from $51,632 to $92,912 per year.
• Additional incentives include a $20,000 recruitment incentive and up to $40,000 in retention incentives over the first four years.

Schedule

• Work schedule varies based on operational needs and may include shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits through the Thrift Savings Plan.
• Health, dental, and other insurance plans.
• A generous annual and sick leave program.
• Flexible work arrangements may be available.

Relocation

• Relocation may be required.
• Locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others.

Other Requirements

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Age Restriction: Must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday.
• Veterans’ Preference: Eligible for Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA).