Entry Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $30,000 Sign On Bonus

California Jobs; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Border Patrol is hiring entry-level Border Patrol Agents with opportunities for substantial incentives. Applicants will undertake law enforcement duties, including patrolling borders and apprehending noncitizens, benefiting from competitive salaries, bonuses, and robust federal benefits, alongside the opportunity for career advancement.

Benefits

Federal benefits including health, dental, and insurance plans

Participation in the Thrift Savings Plan

Up to $30,000 in recruitment incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications vary by grade, including one year of general work experience.
• Specialized experience includes using technology for law enforcement purposes.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and meet age restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens.
• Responding to alarms and patrolling borders.
• Using vehicles, horses, and watercraft.

Skills

Bilingual skills in Spanish and English

Law enforcement duties

General work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Completion of a 4-year course of study

Job description

Entry Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $30,000 Sign-On Bonus

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 based on operational needs, which 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, with the first $10,000 paid upon successful completion of training at the Border Patrol Academy, and the remaining $10,000 after completing a three-year service agreement. Agents accepting prioritized locations (e.g., 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.

About the U.S. Border Patrol

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), offers a career in law enforcement with a team of highly trained professionals dedicated to protecting America. This role offers competitive pay, federal benefits, and job stability. USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, entry-level Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) positions.

Salary and Benefits

Base salaries vary by grade and location, with potential for up to 25% additional pay under the BPA Pay Reform Act. Grade levels include GL-5 ($49,739–$61,833), GL-7 ($56,623–$71,615), GL-9 ($63,148–$81,480), GS-11 ($73,939–$96,116). Promotions are available after 52 weeks in each grade. Benefits include health, dental, insurance plans, leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Responsibilities

As a Border Patrol Agent, your duties include detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers, responding to alarms, interpreting physical evidence, patrolling borders and waterways, and using various assets such as vehicles, horses, watercraft, and off-road vehicles. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications vary by grade:

1. GL-5: One year of general work experience or a bachelor's degree or completion of a 4-year course of study, or a combination of both.
2. GL-7: One year of specialized work experience or a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or related graduate education, or a combination of both.
3. GL-9 and GS-11: One year of specialized experience performing law enforcement duties, such as searches, apprehensions, investigations, and using technology for law enforcement purposes.

Additional Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen, have primary residency in the U.S. for at least 3 of the last 5 years, and meet age restrictions. Veterans may be eligible for special appointments. Training includes six months at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, NM. Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are preferred but trainable.

Application Process

Click the Apply button, complete the registration, answer pre-screening questions, and submit all required documents. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam. For questions, contact a recruiter via the provided link.

About the Company

Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Federal law requires new hires to complete Form I-9. An Automated Employment Decision Tool will score your skills and responses.