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 roles are suitable for those with 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 including farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using various government assets

Requirements

• 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 one full year of graduate-level education in a related field

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen
• Residency: Must have had 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: Required to attend the U.S. Border Patrol Academy for approximately six months

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

Application

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