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, 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 ranging from $65,545 - $124,717 per year.
• Location pay varies by duty location.
• Overtime pay up to 25%.
• Retirement benefits through the Thrift Savings Plan.
• Health and insurance plans, generous leave programs, and other federal employment benefits.

Pay

Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from: Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $65,545 - $124,717 per year. Locality Pay: Varies by duty location. Overtime Pay: Up to 25%.

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

The ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English, is required due to the nature of the job.

Benefits

• Recruitment Incentive: Up to $20,000 incentive for completing the Border Patrol Academy and accepting a prioritized location.
• Prioritization Incentive: Up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over the first four years.

Pay

Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from: Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $65,545 - $124,717 per year. Locality Pay: Varies by duty location. Overtime Pay: Up to 25%.

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-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.

Skills

The ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English, is required due to the nature of the job.

Benefits

• Recruitment Incentive: Up to $20,000 incentive for completing the Border Patrol Academy and accepting a prioritized location.
• Prioritization Incentive: Up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over the first four years.