Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level

About the role

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) is hiring for full-time, entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement. These positions are ideal for those with experience in public safety, security, military police, or law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Deterring illicit activity and safeguarding the American people by protecting borders and preventing illegal entry.
• Inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Using surveillance and infrared scopes for night operations.
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry.
• Performing various types of checks, including farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets.

Requirements

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• 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 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 and make prompt decisions.
• One full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement from an accredited college or university.
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Not reach 40th birthday at the time of hire.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen.
• Experience or education meeting the GL-5 or GL-7 grade level requirements.
• Ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English.

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 over the first four years.

Schedule

Train and work with an elite team of professionals who make a difference every day to protect America. Train at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six months.

Pay

• Annual Base Salary ranging from $51,632 to $92,912 per year.
• Up to 25% additional pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014.

Location

Duty locations include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations such as Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ. Relocation may be required.