Border Patrol Agent — Career Impact & Incentives

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Cathedral City (CA); On-site; USD 65,545 - 124,717; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Border Patrol is hiring experienced Border Patrol Agents (GL‑9 / GS‑11) for full‑time, career positions with sign‑on and retention incentives. You could qualify based on prior law enforcement experience and may receive up to $60,000 in incentives and competitive locality pay.

Duty locations span numerous sectors across the Southwest and other regions, with training at the Border Patrol Academy. The role emphasizes border protection, enforcement of immigration and customs laws, and

Qualifications

• GL-9: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade.
• GS-11: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration laws and inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and night operations.
• Interpreting evidence of illegal entry and carrying out patrol duties across sectors.
• Patrolling international boundaries using diverse assets to fulfill USBP mission.

Skills

GL-9

GS-11

Job description

U.S. Border Patrol is hiring experienced Border Patrol Agents (GL‑9 / GS‑11) for full‑time, career positions with sign‑on and retention incentives. You could qualify based on prior law enforcement experience and may receive up to $60,000 in incentives and competitive locality pay.

Duty locations span numerous sectors across the Southwest and other regions, with training at the Border Patrol Academy. The role emphasizes border protection, enforcement of immigration and customs laws, and