United States Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Brown (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated law enforcement team as a Border Patrol Agent, protecting America's borders while enjoying excellent pay and federal benefits. This full-time position offers opportunities for career advancement and requires U.S. citizenship and specific qualifications. Apply now for a rewarding career.

Benefits

Health and 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 for higher grades.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers.
• Conducting night operations with infrared scopes.
• Engaging in anti-smuggling activities and patrols.

Skills

Decision-Making

Stress Management

Information Gathering

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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.

EARN UP TO $30,000 IN RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES

Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will be offered a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of training at the Border Patrol Academy, and the remainder after completing a three-year service agreement. An additional $10,000 is 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 (USBP) offers an opportunity to work with a highly trained law enforcement team dedicated to protecting America.

If you seek a rewarding career 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 positions.

CURRENT OR PRIOR LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE: Applicants with law enforcement experience may enter at higher grade levels (GL-9 to GS-11). Details below.

Salary and Benefits

Starting salary varies by grade and location, with potential for up to 25% additional pay under the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. Career ladder progression includes grades GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12, with eligibility for promotion after 52 weeks in each grade.

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

Duties and Responsibilities

As a BPA, you will help protect borders, deter illicit activity, and promote economic prosperity. Typical activities include:

• Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near land borders using surveillance and other methods.
• Responding to alarms, interpreting physical evidence, and conducting night operations with infrared scopes.
• Engaging in anti-smuggling activities, patrols, and checks using various assets like vehicles, horses, watercraft, and off-road vehicles.

Travel may be required based on operational needs.

Qualifications

For GL-5: One year of general work experience demonstrating decision-making, stress management, learning ability, and information gathering OR a bachelor's degree or within nine months of graduation, with transcripts uploaded before the deadline OR a combination of experience and education.

For 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 experience and education.

For GL-9 and GS-11: One year of specialized experience performing law enforcement duties such as searches, apprehensions, investigations, and using surveillance technology.

There are no education substitutions for GS-9 and GS-11 levels.

Other Requirements

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required.
• Residency: Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Age Restriction: Must be under 40 before referral, with exceptions for prior federal law enforcement or military service.
• Veterans Preference: May be eligible for special appointments; age restriction may not apply.
• Training: Six months at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, NM, including language training in Spanish.

How to Apply

Click the Apply button, register on the CBP Talent Network, and complete pre-screening questions. You will receive links to USAJOBS for application submission. Review all instructions carefully. For questions, contact a recruiter via careers.cbp.gov.

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