Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level

About the role

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) is hiring immediate entry-level positions in federal law enforcement. Ideal candidates have experience in public safety, security, military police, or law enforcement.

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 of persons or contraband.
• 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 be younger than 21 years old at the time of appointment and not older than 40 at the time of referral.

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, plus a bachelor's degree with 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, 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

• Salary varies per grade, with GL-5/GL-7 ranges from $51,632 to $92,912 per year.
• Job stability and excellent base pay.
• Additional incentives available.

Schedule

• Opportunities to work at various mission-critical locations across the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.
• Relocation may be required.
• Locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others.

Skills

• Ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English.
• Proficiency with firearms.
• Effective communication and decision-making skills.
• Physical fitness and stamina for patrol work.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits applicable to law enforcement.
• Health, dental, and other insurance plans.
• A generous annual and sick leave program.
• Participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Pay

• Variety of pay grades, with GL-5/GL-7 ranging from $51,632 to $92,912 per year.
• Additional incentives available.

Schedule

• Opportunities to work at various mission-critical locations across the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.
• Relocation may be required.
• Locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others.