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Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level

U.S. Customs and Border Protection · Las Cruces, NM · 1 wk ago
Information Technology$52k–$93k/yrFull-time

About the role

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) is hiring immediate entry-level positions for federal law enforcement careers. These roles require prior experience in public safety, security, military police, or law enforcement.

Responsibilities

  • Deterring illicit activity and ensuring border security
  • Inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
  • Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Maintaining surveillance and conducting night operations
  • Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence
  • Performing various types of checks and patrols
  • Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways

Requirements

  • One year of general work experience or a combination of education and experience
  • One year of specialized work experience or a combination of education and experience for the GL-7 grade level
  • Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Age restriction: Must be referred for selection before turning 40
  • Veterans' preference: Eligible for Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)
  • Formal training: Detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy for approximately six months

Qualifications

  • GL-5 grade level: Experience or combination of education and experience
  • GL-7 grade level: Experience or combination of education and experience, plus superior academic achievement or graduate-level education

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

Pay

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

Schedule

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

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and other insurance plans
  • A generous annual and sick leave program
  • Participation in the Thrift Savings Plan

Recruitment Incentive

Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location.

Prioritized Locations

  • Sierra Blanca, TX
  • Presidio, TX
  • Sanderson, TX
  • Comstock, TX
  • Lordsburg, NM
  • Freer, TX
  • Hebbronville, TX
  • Ajo, AZ

Retention Incentive

Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

Duty Locations

  • Big Bend Sector Stations
  • Buffalo Sector Stations
  • Del Rio Sector Stations
  • El Paso Sector Stations
  • El Centro Sector Stations
  • Grand Forks Sector Stations
  • Havre Sector Stations
  • Houlton Sector Stations
  • Laredo Sector Stations
  • Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations
  • San Diego Sector Stations
  • Spokane Sector Stations
  • Swanton Sector Stations
  • Tucson Sector Stations
  • Yuma Sector Stations

Other Requirements

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

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