Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level

About the role

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) is hiring immediate 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.
• Maintain surveillance from covert positions, including using infrared scopes during night operations.
• 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 boundary 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have had primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Must not reach 40 years old before being referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position.

Qualifications

• GL-5: One year of general work experience or a combination of education and experience.
• GL-7: One year of specialized work experience or a combination of education and experience, with a bachelor's degree and superior academic achievement.

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

• Annual Base Salary ranging from $51,632 to $92,912 per year.
• Up to 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014 for fully trained agents.

Schedule

• Full-time career positions.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits applicable to law enforcement.

Relocation

• May be required.

Other Requirements

• Ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English.