Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level

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

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented non-citizens and smugglers near the borders.
• Maintain surveillance and conduct night operations using infrared scopes.
• 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 border and coastal waterways using various government assets.

Requirements

• One year of general work experience demonstrating leadership, decision-making, and stress management.
• One year of specialized work experience showing skills in making arrests, dealing with people, and analyzing information.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with at least three years of continuous U.S. residency.
• Must be able to pass a background check and meet age requirements.
• Ability to speak and read Spanish, in addition to English.

Qualifications

• GL-5: One year of general work experience or a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• GL-7: One year of specialized work experience or a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, or a combination of experience and education.
• GL-9 and GS-11: Previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience.

Benefits

• Up to $60,000 in additional incentives.
• Excellent base pay ranging from $51,632 to $92,912 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Up to 25% additional pay due to the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014.

Pay

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

Schedule

• Full-time positions available.
• Duty locations include the Southwest Border, with prioritized locations such as Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.

Application

To apply, click the Apply button on this site and follow the instructions to complete your application on USAJOBS. Be sure to review all details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions, including submitting your resume, transcripts, and other required documents.