Law Enforcement - Border Patrol Agent, Up to $30,000 Recruitment Incentive

TieTalent; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading federal agency as a Border Patrol Agent, where you'll protect borders and deter illicit activities. This full-time position offers a competitive salary with a recruitment incentive of up to $30,000. The role includes extensive training and career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates will have strong decision-making skills and a commitment to public service.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Generous Leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or a bachelor's degree.
• One year of specialized work experience in law enforcement for GL-7.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers.
• Responding to anti-smuggling activities and performing checks.
• Patrolling international boundaries using various government assets.

Skills

Decision-Making

Stress Management

Information Gathering

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Law Enforcement - Border Patrol Agent, Up to $30,000 Recruitment Incentive

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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.

RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE: Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will be offered a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successfully completing training at the Border Patrol Academy, with the remainder paid after completing a three-year service agreement. Agents accepting a prioritized location (Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer, Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Ajo, AZ) will be 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 an opportunity for a career in law enforcement with a team of highly trained professionals dedicated to protecting America. If you seek an exciting job with excellent pay, federal benefits, and job stability, consider applying now. USBP, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is hiring immediately for full-time, entry-level Law Enforcement Officer opportunities.

Current or prior law enforcement experience can qualify you for higher grade levels (GL-9–GS-11). See details below.

Salary and Benefits

• GL-5: $49,739–$61,833
• GL-7: $56,623–$71,615
• GL-9: $63,148–$81,480
• GS-11: $73,939–$96,116

Location impacts pay rates; some locations have higher locality pay. Fully trained agents may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014.

This position follows a career ladder progression: GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, 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 (retirement plan similar to a 401(k)).

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Border Patrol Agent (BPA), you will be part of a 60,000-strong workforce dedicated to protecting borders, deterring illicit activity, and supporting economic prosperity. Key activities include:

1. Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near land borders using surveillance, electronic sensors, infrared scopes, and other assets.
2. Responding to aircraft sightings, anti-smuggling activities, and performing checks on farms, ranches, traffic, cities, and transportation.
3. Patrolling international boundaries and waterways using various government assets, including vehicles, horses, watercraft, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

GL-5: One year of general work experience demonstrating decision-making, stress management, learning regulations, and information gathering skills, OR a bachelor’s degree, OR a combination of experience and education.

GL-7: One year of specialized work experience in law enforcement or related fields, OR a bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement, OR a year of graduate-level education in related fields, OR a combination of experience and education.

GL-9: One year of specialized experience performing searches, apprehensions, and evidence gathering, equivalent to the next lower grade.

GS-11: One year of experience developing intelligence, leading investigations, utilizing complex technology, and training peers, equivalent to the next lower grade.

Other requirements include U.S. citizenship, primary residency for at least three of the last five years, age restrictions (must be referred before age 40 unless prior federal service), and eligibility for Veterans’ Preference.

Post-hire, training at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, NM, will be approximately six months, covering laws, operations, driving, firearms, and other skills. Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred; training will be provided if needed.

How to Apply

Click the Apply button, register on the CBP Talent Network, complete pre-screening questions, and follow the link to USAJOBS to submit your application. Review all instructions and submit required documents (resume, transcripts, etc.). For questions, contact a recruiter via the U.S. Border Patrol page: careers.cbp.gov/s/usbp.