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 range: GL-9/GS-11, $65,545 - $124,717 per year.
• Location pay varies by duty location.
• Overtime pay up to 25%.
• Additional incentives of up to $40,000 over the first four years.
• Retirement benefits through the Thrift Savings Plan.

Pay

• Salary varies based on grade level and duty location.
• Up to 25% additional pay for Border Patrol Agents.

Schedule

• Full-time positions.
• Operational needs determine duty assignments, which may include Southwest Border locations.
• Relocation may be required.