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. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in public safety, security, military police, or law enforcement.
Responsibilities
- Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
- Inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
- Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders.
- Maintain surveillance from covert positions, including using infrared scopes during night operations.
- 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 boundary and coastal waterways using various government assets.
Requirements
- One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
- 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.
- 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.
Qualifications
- GL-5 grade level: Experience or education as outlined above.
- GL-7 grade level: Experience or education as outlined above, plus superior academic achievement or graduate-level education in a field related to law enforcement.
- GL-9 and GS-11 grade levels: Previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience.
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 with a potential 25% increase due to locality pay.
- A range of federal employment benefits including health, dental, and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.
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.
Skills
Ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English, is required due to the nature of the job.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and other insurance plans.
- A generous annual and sick leave program.
- Participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k).
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.
Qualifications
- GL-5 grade level: Experience or education as outlined above.
- GL-7 grade level: Experience or education as outlined above, plus superior academic achievement or graduate-level education in a field related to law enforcement.
- GL-9 and GS-11 grade levels: Previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience.
Skills
- Ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English, is required due to the nature of the job.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and other insurance plans.
- A generous annual and sick leave program.
- Participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k).