Border Patrol Agent - Experienced

About the role

USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions, where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws
• Inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
• Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens at or near the borders
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets

Qualifications

• GL-9: One year of specialized experience performing duties such as physical searches, apprehending violators, and using firearms.
• GS-11: One year of specialized experience performing duties such as utilizing intelligence information, leading investigations, and apprehending violators.

Benefits

• Up to $60,000 in additional incentives for newly appointed Agents
• Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $65,545 - $124,717 per year
• Locality Pay: Varies by duty location
• Overtime Pay: Up to 25%
• Retirement Plan: Similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings

Pay

• Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $65,545 - $124,717 per year
• Locality Pay: Varies by duty location
• Overtime Pay: Up to 25%

Schedule

• Full-time, career positions

Skills

• Proficient in the use of firearms
• Ability to speak and read Spanish
• Effective communication skills
• Sound judgment in the use of firearms
• Ability to analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions

Benefits

• Health and insurance plans
• A generous annual and sick leave program
• Thrift Savings Plan

Pay

• Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $65,545 - $124,717 per year
• Locality Pay: Varies by duty location
• Overtime Pay: Up to 25%

Location

• Big Bend Sector Stations
• Buffalo Sector Stations
• Del Rio Sector Stations
• El Paso Sector Stations
• El Centro Sector Stations
• Havre Sector Stations
• Laredo Sector Stations
• Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations
• San Diego Sector Stations
• Tucson Sector Stations
• Yuma Sector Stations