Border Patrol Agent - Experienced

About the role

USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions as Border Patrol Agents (BPA), where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded 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, including using infrared scopes 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, 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

• Salary ranges from $65,545 - $124,717 per year.
• Locality Pay varies by duty location.
• Overtime Pay up to 25%.
• Up to 25% additional pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014.
• Career ladder position with promotions after 52 weeks in the lower grade level.
• Affordable health and insurance plans, generous leave programs, and participation in the 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%.
• Additional incentives: $20,000 for new hires, up to $40,000 over four years.

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.

Benefits

• Health and insurance plans.
• A generous annual and sick leave program.
• Participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Application

To apply, click the Apply button on this site and follow the instructions to complete your application. Be sure to review all details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions, including submitting your resume and transcripts.