Experienced Border Patrol Agent – Sign-On & Retention Incentives

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Three Points (AZ); On-site; USD 65,545 - 124,717; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents at GL‑9/GS‑11 levels with new hire incentives and relocation options. The role includes duties at the nation’s borders, with base pay and locality pay, plus recruitment and retention incentives.

Training at the Border Patrol Academy is included. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements and may be assigned to prioritized locations and duty sectors across the United States.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GL‑9/GS‑11) in law enforcement duties such as searching detained individuals, apprehending violators, and handling evidence.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending aliens at or near the borders using surveillance and night-vision equipment.
• Interpreting tracks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.

Education

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GL‑9/GS‑11) in law enforcement duties such as searching, apprehending, and evidence gathering

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents at GL‑9/GS‑11 levels with new hire incentives and relocation options. The role includes duties at the nation’s borders, with base pay and locality pay, plus recruitment and retention incentives.

Training at the Border Patrol Academy is included. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements and may be assigned to prioritized locations and duty sectors across the United States.