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Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
- Jefferson, Maine
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
- Jefferson City, Montana
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
- Jefferson, New Hampshire
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Experienced
- Jefferson City, Montana
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Experienced
- Jefferson, Maine
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- Jefferson, Maine
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- Jefferson City, Montana
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Event Security at University of Wisconsin - Flexible Work, Fast Cash!
- Jefferson, Wisconsin
- Best Crowd Management
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Public Health Program Specialist
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- State of Missouri
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Public Health
Crossing Guard
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- Jefferson City School District
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Crossing Guard
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- Moreau Heights
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Sr. Non-Commission Investigator
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- State-of-Missour
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Consumer Protection Advocate
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- Missouri Attorney General
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Intern - State Legislative Affairs (Spring 2027)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- Missouri Farm Bureau
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Investigations Manager
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- State-of-Missour
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Fraud & Noncompliance Investigations Lead
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- State-of-Missour
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior SIU Investigator
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- State-of-Missour
- Full Time
- Public Safety
SIU Investigator
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- State-of-Missour
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry Level Background Investigator
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- News Tribune
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Program Specialist
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- Missouri Secretary of State
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
Program Specialist
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- State-of-Missour
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Border Patrol Agent - Experienced
- Jefferson, New Hampshire
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- Jefferson, New Hampshire
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent (Gl-9/Gs-11) - Up To $60k In Incentives
- Jefferson, Maine
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Summer/Winter Cadet
- Port Jefferson, New York
- McAllister Towing
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Day Program Specialist FT
- Port Jefferson, New York
- RISE Life Services
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
Public Safety Officer
- Jefferson, Iowa
- Wild Rose Entertainment
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Border Patrol Agent - Up to $60K in Incentives
- Jefferson, Maine
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $60K in Incentives
- Jefferson, Maine
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent (GL-9/GS-11) - Up to $60K in Incentives
- Jefferson, Maine
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Border Patrol Agent - Up To $60k In Incentives
- Jefferson, Maine
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Up To $60k In Incentives
- Jefferson, Maine
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Jefferson, Maine
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $60K in In
- Jefferson, Maine
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Memory & Storage
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up To $60k In Incentives
- Jefferson, Maine
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Up to $60K in Incentives
- Jefferson, Maine
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Entry Level (21755)
- Jefferson, Maryland
- U.S. Army Reserves
- Full Time
- Public Safety
35F Intelligence Analyst - Hiring Immediately (21755)
- Jefferson, Maryland
- U.S. Army Reserves
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
38B Civil Affairs Specialist (75657)
- Jefferson, Texas
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
35L Counterintelligence Agent (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
37F Psychological Operations (75657)
- Jefferson, Texas
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Federal Government
31B Military Police - Find Success in US Army (21755)
- Jefferson, Maryland
- U.S. Army Reserves
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31E Correction Detention Specialist (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
92S Shower & Laundry Specialist (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
35F Intelligence Analyst - Find Your Full Time or Part Time Army Career (21755)
- Jefferson, Maryland
- U.S. Army Reserves
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
35A Military Intelligence Officer (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Federal Government
25U Signal Operations Support Specialist (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Federal Government
37F Psychological Operations (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Federal Government
35F Intelligence Analyst - Entry Level (21755)
- Jefferson, Maryland
- U.S. Army Reserves
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
92M Mortuary Affairs Specialist (75657)
- Jefferson, Texas
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
35A Military Intelligence Officer (75657)
- Jefferson, Texas
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Federal Government
38B Civil Affairs Specialist (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
35L Counterintelligence Agent (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
35F Intelligence Analyst (75657)
- Jefferson, Texas
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
35F Intelligence Analyst (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
12Y Geospatial Engineer (75657)
- Jefferson, Texas
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Federal Government
25U Signal Operations Support Specialist (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Federal Government
35F Intelligence Analyst - Start Your Career with the US Army (21755)
- Jefferson, Maryland
- U.S. Army Reserves
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
92W Water Treatment Specialist (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
- Federal Government
92W Water Treatment Specialist (75657)
- Jefferson, Texas
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
- Federal Government
31E Correction Detention Specialist (75657)
- Jefferson, Texas
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
35F Intelligence Analyst - Find Success in US Army (21755)
- Jefferson, Maryland
- U.S. Army Reserves
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
31B Military Police (75657)
- Jefferson, Texas
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
92M Mortuary Affairs Specialist (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
92W Water Treatment Specialist (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Environmental Services
- Federal Government
31B Military Police - Find Your Full Time or Part Time Army Career (21755)
- Jefferson, Maryland
- U.S. Army Reserves
- Full Time
- Public Safety
12Y Geospatial Engineer (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Federal Government
35A Military Intelligence Officer (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Federal Government
35L Counterintelligence Agent (75657)
- Jefferson, Texas
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
12Y Geospatial Engineer (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Federal Government
31B Military Police (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
38B Civil Affairs Specialist (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
92S Shower & Laundry Specialist (75657)
- Jefferson, Texas
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
31B Military Police (21755)
- Jefferson, Maryland
- U.S. Army Reserves
- Full Time
- Public Safety
37F Psychological Operations (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Federal Government
92M Mortuary Affairs Specialist (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
31B Military Police - Hiring Immediately (21755)
- Jefferson, Maryland
- U.S. Army Reserves
- Full Time
- Public Safety
25U Signal Operations Support Specialist (75657)
- Jefferson, Texas
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Federal Government
92S Shower & Laundry Specialist (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
31B Military Police (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Jefferson, Maine
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
35F Intelligence Analyst (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
35F Intelligence Analyst (21755)
- Jefferson, Maryland
- U.S. Army Reserves
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
31B Military Police - Start Your Career with the US Army (21755)
- Jefferson, Maryland
- U.S. Army Reserves
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31E Correction Detention Specialist (65109)
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- U.S Army Reserve
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Entry Level Background Investigator
- Jefferson City, Missouri
- ILG Technologies LLC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Intelligence Analyst
- Jefferson, Maryland
- U.S. Army Reserves
- Full Time
- Federal Government
35F Intelligence Analyst - Find Success in US Army
- Jefferson, Maryland
- U.S. Army Reserves
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
35F Intelligence Analyst - Start Your Career with the US Army
- Jefferson, Maryland
- U.S. Army Reserves
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
35F Intelligence Analyst - Entry Level
- Jefferson, Maryland
- U.S. Army Reserves
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
35F Intelligence Analyst - Hiring Immediately
- Jefferson, Maryland
- U.S. Army Reserves
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
35F Intelligence Analyst
- Jefferson, Maryland
- U.S. Army Reserves
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
Event Security - University of Wisconsin
- Jefferson, Wisconsin
- Best Crowd Management
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Mobile Patrol Officer
- West Jefferson, Ohio
- Securitas
- Full Time
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Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
- Jefferson, Maine 04348 United States
- Customs and Border Protection
- Sep 26, 2026
- Full Time
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- Sep 26, 2026
Job Description
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) GL-5/7 grade levels - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER!
If you're looking for “just a job,” then stop reading right now. But, if you're looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent.
USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time, entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.
Now is the time to make your move because, along with excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives (see details below).
Salary and Benefits
Annual Base Salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows:
GL-5/GL-7 $51,632- $92,912 per year
Border Patrol 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 ROTH 401(k) offering.
*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.
Duty Locations
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.
Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.
Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:
Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa
Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island
Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta
El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico
Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina
Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass
Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren
Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata
Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen
San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente
Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville
Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford
Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox
Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton
Duties and Responsibilities
As a 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's economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical assignments include:
Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.
Qualifications
You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following:
Experience: One (1) 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 college or university; 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 in the use of firearms.
Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.
The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
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; OR
A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.

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, law enforcement and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy.

How to Apply:
Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.
You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.
If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: careers.cbp.gov/s/usbp.
As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) GL-5/7 grade levels - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER!
If you're looking for “just a job,” then stop reading right now. But, if you're looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent.
USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time, entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.
Now is the time to make your move because, along with excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives (see details below).
Salary and Benefits
Annual Base Salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows:
GL-5/GL-7 $51,632- $92,912 per year
Border Patrol 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 ROTH 401(k) offering.
*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.
Duty Locations
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.
Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.
Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:
Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa
Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island
Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta
El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico
Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina
Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass
Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren
Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata
Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen
San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente
Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville
Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford
Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox
Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton
Duties and Responsibilities
As a 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's economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical assignments include:
Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.
Qualifications
You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following:
Experience: One (1) 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 college or university; 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 in the use of firearms.
Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.
The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
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; OR
A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.

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, law enforcement and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy.

How to Apply:
Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.
You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.
If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: careers.cbp.gov/s/usbp.
As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.
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