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 of non-citizens at or near the borders.
• Use surveillance from covert positions, including infrared scopes at night.
• 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 or a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement.
• Specialized work experience for the GL-7 grade level.
• Citizenship and U.S. residency requirements.
• Age restrictions and veterans' preference eligibility.

Qualifications

• GL-5 grade level: Experience or education.
• GL-7 grade level: Experience or education with superior academic achievement.
• GL-9 and GS-11 grade levels: Previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience.

Skills

• Ability to speak and read Spanish.
• Ability to speak and read English.

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, 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 for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632- $92,912 per year.

Schedule

• U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences.
• Relocation may be required.