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

California Jobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Border Patrol is hiring Border Patrol Agents with excellent pay, recruitment incentives up to $30,000, and strong job stability. Applicants will work on the front lines of border security, with opportunities for career advancement and various federal benefits. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience or education and comply with specific qualifications.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Generous leave

Thrift Savings Plan participation

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination.
• Specialized experience performing law enforcement duties such as searches, arrests, investigations.
• U.S. citizenship and primary residency in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Detect, prevent, and apprehend undocumented individuals and smugglers.
• Respond to alarms and interpret physical evidence during patrols.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Law Enforcement Experience

Patrolling

Response to Alarms

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

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

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, paid as $10,000 upon completing training at the Border Patrol Academy and the remainder after a three-year service agreement. Additional $10,000 available for agents accepting prioritized locations (Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer, Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ).

Applicants currently in pre-employment do not need to reapply to be eligible for the incentive.

The U.S. Border Patrol offers an opportunity to work with a highly trained team protecting America's borders. If you seek a rewarding career with excellent pay, federal benefits, and job stability, consider applying now.

U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is hiring immediately for full-time, entry-level Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) positions.

Current or Prior Law Enforcement Experience

Applicants with law enforcement experience can enter at higher grade levels (GL-9–GS-11).

Salary and Benefits

Base salaries vary by grade and location, with potential for up to an additional 25% based on the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. Positions follow a career ladder progression from GL-5 to GS-12, with promotions after 52 weeks in each grade.

Benefits include health and dental insurance, generous leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Responsibilities

Border Patrol Agents detect, prevent, and apprehend undocumented individuals and smugglers, respond to alarms, interpret physical evidence, and patrol borders using various assets. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

For GL-5: One year of general work experience or a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination.

For GL-7: One year of specialized work experience or a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or related graduate education.

For GL-9 and GS-11: One year of specialized experience performing law enforcement duties such as searches, arrests, investigations, and working with law enforcement agencies.

Other Requirements

U.S. citizenship, primary residency in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years, and eligibility for law enforcement retirement provisions. Age restrictions apply, with exceptions for veterans and current/former federal law enforcement personnel.

Training includes six months at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy, with language proficiency in Spanish encouraged.

Application Process

Apply via the CBP Talent Network, complete pre-screening, and submit all required documents. The application will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.

About the company

Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities. Contact [e-mail] or call 407-000-0000 for assistance.

Federal law requires new hires to complete Form I-9 and provide proof of identity and work eligibility.

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