Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level

About the role

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) is hiring immediate entry-level career positions in federal law enforcement. These positions offer excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and significant incentives.

Responsibilities

• Deterring illicit activity and safeguarding borders
• 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 reaching 40th birthday

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
• Veterans' preference: Eligible for Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)

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 (recruitment and retention)

Pay

• Salary varies per grade level, GL-5/GL-7 $51,632- $92,912 per year

Schedule

• Full-time position

Benefits

• Retirement benefits under law enforcement provisions

Relocation

• May be required

Duty Locations

• Southwest Border, including prioritized locations