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
• Maintaining surveillance from covert positions during night operations
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using various government assets

Qualifications

• GL-9: One year of specialized experience performing duties such as physical searches, apprehension, and investigative reporting.
• GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with authority to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes.

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

• Salary varies from GL-9/GS-11, $65,545 - $124,717 per year
• Additional incentives available for new hires

Schedule

• Full-time positions available
• Location pay impacts pay rates