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 individuals 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.
• 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 combination of education and experience.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience for the GL-7 grade level.
• Specialized work experience for the GL-7 grade level.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen.
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Age: Must be referred for selection before reaching 40th birthday.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Ability to speak and read Spanish.

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632- $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 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.
• Relocation may be required.