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 excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and up to $60,000 in additional incentives.

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 successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement from an accredited college or university.
• One year of law enforcement or military law enforcement experience.

Qualifications

• GL-5: Experience or education as described above.
• GL-7: Experience or education as described above, plus specialized work experience.
• GL-9 and GS-11: Previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement 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 $20,000 in recruitment incentives and up to $40,000 in retention incentives over the first four years.

Pay

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

Schedule

• Work schedule varies based on operational needs and duty locations.

Relocation

• Relocation may be required.

Other Requirements

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Residency: Must have had primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Age Restriction: Must be referred for selection before reaching 40th birthday.
• Veterans’ Preference: Eligible for Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA).
• Formal Training: Detailed instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement, USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses.
• Language Proficiency: Ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English.