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. Candidates with experience in public safety, security, military police, or law enforcement are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deterring and questioning individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Maintaining surveillance and conducting night operations using infrared scopes.
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling 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 firearm use, law enforcement, and handling criminal offenders.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as 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 full year of graduate-level education in a related field.

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 four years.

Pay and Schedule

• Grade levels progress from GL-5 to GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12.
• Up to 25% of base pay as locality pay may apply.

Schedule

U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments based on operational needs, which may vary from candidates' first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits applicable to law enforcement positions.
• Age restriction applies until 40 years old, but may be waived for veterans' preference or other exceptions.

Application

To apply, click the Apply button on this site and follow the instructions on the CBP Talent Network registration page. Review all details of the job opportunity announcement and complete the application process, including submitting a resume, transcripts, and other required documents.