U.S. Border Patrol Agent
Company: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: April 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Border Patrol Agent
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at time of offer may
include the Southwest Border including prioritized locations.
U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at 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 to be paid upon successfully completing training at the
Border Patrol Academy and the remainder to be paid in full after
completing a three-year service agreement. New Agents accepting a
prioritized location (Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock,
Freer, and Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or 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 those interested in a career
in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of
highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose
are hallmarks of their daily mission protecting America.
If you seek an exciting and rewarding job that provides excellent
pay, exceptional federal benefits and job stability, now is the
time to make your move. U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), within U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these
full-time, entry-level, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO)
opportunities.
CURRENT OR PRIOR LAW ENFORCEMENT Applicants with current or prior
law enforcement experience can enter-on-duty at higher grade levels
(GL-9 ---- -- GS-11). See details below.
Salary and Benefits
Annual Base Salary for newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (BPAs)
varies as follows:
Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment
benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a
generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the
Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional and
ROTH 401(k) offering.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a Border Patrol Agent (BPA) you will be part of our 60,000+
workforce that strives to protect the American people by
safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing
the nation economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable
member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical activities include:
You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the
following:
Experience: One year of general work experience that demonstrates
the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain
composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods,
and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job
instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through
questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records;
OR
Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful
completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading
to a bachelor's degree from an accredited or college or university;
OR will receive a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university within nine (9) months from the closing date of this
announcement and will upload all official or unofficial transcripts
before the closing date of this announcement; OR
Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general
work experience AND successfully completed college education. This
will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial
transcripts submitted with your application.
You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the
following:
Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you
have the skills necessary to make sound judgments and decisions; to
deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner; to
analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions and apply
these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as training others,
managing finances, code enforcement, doing compliance work,
corrections, security, military, emergency responders, etc.; OR
Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's
degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1)
class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher
out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will
receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or
one full year of graduate level education in a field of study
related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland
security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial
systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections
and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university within
nine (9) months from the closing date of this announcement; OR
A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated
using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted
with your application.
If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law
enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 or GS-11 grade
level.
You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one year of
specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade
level, performing duties such as:
Other Requirements
Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this
position.
Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes
protectorates as declared under international law) for at least
three of the last five years.
Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this
position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions.
Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol
Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance
with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age
restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have
previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement
(non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title
5 U.S.C. 8412(d).
Veterans Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted
service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction
does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.
Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the
U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for
approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in
immigration and nationality laws . click apply for full job
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