Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Brockville (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Border Patrol is hiring full-time, entry-level Law Enforcement Officers to protect America's borders. This role offers competitive pay, recruitment incentives, and comprehensive federal benefits. Candidates must meet specific qualifications and complete training at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Generous leave

Thrift Savings Plan participation

Qualifications

• One year of general work demonstrating decision-making and stress management.
• Bachelor's degree or expected graduation within nine months.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers.
• Conducting patrols and inspections along borders.
• Responding to alarms and conducting night operations.

Skills

Decision-making

Stress management

Information gathering

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

IMPORTANT NOTICE : Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.

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.

Earn up to $30,000 in recruitment incentives: Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will be offered a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 is paid upon successful completion of training at the Border Patrol Academy, with the remainder paid after completing a three-year service agreement. Agents accepting prioritized locations (Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer, Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ) are eligible for an additional $10,000.

Applicants currently in pre-employment do not need to reapply to be eligible for the incentive.

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in law enforcement a chance to work with a highly trained team dedicated to protecting America.

If you seek an exciting, rewarding job with excellent pay, federal benefits, and job stability, now is the time to apply. USBP, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is hiring immediately for full-time, entry-level Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) positions.

Current or prior law enforcement experience: Applicants with such experience can enter at higher grade levels (GL-9 to GS-11). See details below.

Salary and Benefits:

Annual base salary for new Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) varies:

GS-11: $73,939 - $96,116

Pay rates depend on duty location; locality pay varies by location. Fully trained agents may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay under the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This position has a career ladder progression from GL-5 to GS-12, with promotions possible after 52 weeks in each grade.

Benefits include health, dental, and other insurance plans, generous leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k)).

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Border Patrol Agent, you will be part of a team protecting borders, deterring illicit activities, and supporting the economy. Typical duties include:

• Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near land borders using surveillance and physical evidence.
• Responding to alarms, interpreting tracks, and conducting night operations with infrared scopes.
• Responding to aircraft sightings and other anti-smuggling activities, performing checks, patrols, and transportation inspections.
• Patrolling borders and waterways using various assets like vehicles, horses, watercraft, and off-road vehicles.
• Travel may be required based on operational needs.

Qualifications:

To qualify for GL-5:

• Experience: One year of general work demonstrating decision-making, stress management, learning regulations, and information gathering skills; OR
• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or expected graduation within nine months with transcripts uploaded before the deadline; OR
• Combination of experience and education.

To qualify for GL-7:

• Experience: One year of specialized work showing judgment, decision-making, and law enforcement-related skills; OR
• Education: Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or related graduate education within nine months; OR
• Combination of experience and education.

For GL-9 and GS-11 positions, no education substitutions are available. Experience must be at the next lower grade level and involve duties like searches, apprehensions, investigations, and intelligence work.

Other Requirements:

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen.
• Residency: Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Age Restriction: Must be referred before age 40 unless prior federal law enforcement service applies.
• Veterans Preference: May be eligible for special appointment or age waiver.
• Training: Six months at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, NM, including law enforcement, language, and physical training.

How to Apply:

Click the Apply button to access the CBP Talent Network, select Border Patrol Agent, and complete the pre-screening questions. Follow the link to USAJOBS to submit your application, including resume and transcripts. For questions, contact a recruiter via careers.cbp.gov.

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