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 ideal for those with prior experience in public safety, security, military police, or law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Deterring illicit activity and protecting the American people by safeguarding borders.
• Inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Maintaining surveillance and conducting night operations to prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers.
• 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 government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles.

Requirements

You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following:

• 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.
• A combination of general work experience and successfully completed college education.

You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following:

• 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.
• A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, based on class standing, grade-point average, or honor society membership.
• A full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement from an accredited college or university.
• A combination of experience and education.

Qualifications

You must be a U.S. citizen and have had primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years. You must also be able to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Veterans' preference is also available.

Benefits

• 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.
• Excellent base pay ranging from $51,632 to $92,912 per year.
• A generous annual and sick leave program.
• Participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan similar to a traditional ROTH 401(k).

Pay

Annual Base Salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632- $92,912 per year.

Schedule

Duty locations may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations. Relocation may be required. Duties can vary based on operational needs.

Application

To apply, click the Apply button on this site. Complete the pre-screening questions and follow the instructions on USAJOBS to complete your application.