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.
• 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have had primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching 40th birthday.

Qualifications

• GL-5: Experience or education as described above.
• GL-7: Experience or education as described above, plus superior academic achievement or graduate-level education in a related field.

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 $20,000 recruitment incentive and up to $40,000 retention incentive.

Pay

• Salary varies per grade level, GL-5/GL-7 ranges from $51,632 to $92,912 per year.

Schedule

• Work schedule varies based on operational needs.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits under law enforcement provisions.

Relocation

• Relocation may be required.

Other Requirements

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

How to Apply

To apply, click the Apply button on this site. Complete the pre-screening questions and follow instructions to submit your application on USAJOBS. Be sure to review all details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions.