Border Patrol Agent — Federal LEO Protecting Borders & Communities

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Sierra Blanca (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents at entry and mid-level career tracks. The position offers base pay across GL‑5, GL‑7, GL‑9 or GS‑11 grades, with potential to reach GS‑12, alongside federal benefits and incentives.

Duty locations span numerous U.S. sites, including prioritized locations with enhanced recruitment bonuses. Newly appointed BPAs may receive recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000 distributed over three years.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or education substitution to qualify for GL-5.
• Specialized experience to qualify for GL-7/GL-9/GS-11 as described.
• Combination of experience and education may apply.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violations and inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpreting tracks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Performing farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using various assets.

Skills

Firearms handling

Judgment & decision making

People skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents at entry and mid-level career tracks. The position offers base pay across GL‑5, GL‑7, GL‑9 or GS‑11 grades, with potential to reach GS‑12, alongside federal benefits and incentives.

Duty locations span numerous U.S. sites, including prioritized locations with enhanced recruitment bonuses. Newly appointed BPAs may receive recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000 distributed over three years.