Border Patrol Agent - Experienced

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Deterring illicit activity and enhancing national economic prosperity by safeguarding borders and deterring illegal entry.
• Performing physical searches, apprehending, and restraining individuals and vehicles.
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other evidence related to illegal activities.
• Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways using various government assets.

Qualifications

• GL-9: One year of specialized experience performing duties such as physical searches, apprehensions, and investigative reporting.
• GS-11: One year of specialized experience as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official, including utilizing intelligence, leading investigations, and apprehending violators.

Benefits

• Up to $60,000 in additional incentives for new hires, including $20,000 for completing the Border Patrol Academy and $40,000 over the first four years.
• Base salary ranging from $65,545 - $124,717 per year, with locality pay varying by duty location.
• Exceptional benefits including health and insurance plans, generous leave programs, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Pay

• Salary varies from GL-9/GS-11, $65,545 - $124,717 per year.
• Overtime pay up to 25% based on duty location.
• Additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014.

Schedule

• Full-time career positions.

Location

• Duty locations available at the time of offer may include Southwest Border, with prioritized locations such as Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.
• Relocation may be required.

Application

To apply, click the Apply button on this site and follow the instructions on the CBP Talent Network registration page. Complete the pre-screening questions and review the BPA Job Opening Announcements on USAJOBS for further details.