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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Other
Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Other
Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Legal Assistant - Corporate & Estate Planning (2+ Years Experience)
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Bennett Tueller Johnson & Deere
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Reserve Preventive Medicine Officer
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- United States Army
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- 89
- Public Health
Bomb Technician (EOD)
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Special Agent, $40,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
LOCUM/Locum to Perm Family Practitioner Needed in Beautiful NW Washington
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Provider Healthcare
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Headway
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Headway
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Headway
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Optigy Group LLC
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Virtual)
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Headway
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
LMHT (Remote)
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Headway
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Naval Flight Officer and Pilot
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Registered Nurse
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Headway
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Home Loan Officer
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Generations Home Loans
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Postal Clerk - No experience required
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- US Postal Recruitment
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
PSYCHIATRIST
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- U.S. Army 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Remote AI Security: Detection & Response Engineer
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Full Time Patrol Officer
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- PalAmerican
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Strategic State Government Affairs Leader
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Cengage Group
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Political or Public Affairs
Armed PPO Security Officer - FT - $28/hr (#65)
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Sunstates Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Remote SOC Analyst for AI Security QA & Threat Validation
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Red Team Operator
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
AI Security Analyst: Malware & Threat Training (Remote)
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Application Security Engineer - AI Trainer
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
SOC Analyst
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Remote AI Security Engineer Shape Next-Gen Defense & Training
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Remote AI Threat Intelligence Analyst
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Exploit Developer
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
AI Security Analyst: Train & Validate AI Defenses
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
AI Threat Intelligence Analyst - Remote
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Remote AI Security Engineer: Train & Vet Cyber Models
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
AI Security Engineer (Remote) Train & Validate Cyber AI
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
AI Security Engineer: Model Evaluation & Feedback
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Sr. Security Trust & Assurance Analyst
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Lucid Software
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Armed PPO Security Officer - FT - $28/ (#65)
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Sunstates Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Off Duty Officer - Secure Logistics
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Security Industry Specialists
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Dispatch
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- AWP Safety
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Fire and EMS
Security Officer - DoD Clearance
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Allied Universal
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Justice Court Judge
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- City of Salt Lake City
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Remote AI Security Researcher Shape Threat Models
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Lead Transportation Security Officer
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Crossing Guard
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Sandy City, UT
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Penetration Tester
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- DataAnnotation
- Full Time
- Federal Government
General Administrative
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- US Department of Defense
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Activity Security Representative II
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- GRS
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Armed Surveillance Security Officer
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- GardaWorld
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Guard - ADESA SLC
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- CARVANA
- Full Time
- Public Safety
PS UHealth Security Professional I
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- University of Utah
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Guard Office Tower Flex
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Allied Universal
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Armed Flex Security Officer
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- PalAmerican
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Lead Patient Representative
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- USA Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Public Health
Activity Security Representative III
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- GRS
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Temporary Event Security Guard
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- GardaWorld
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Entry Level New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Armed Surveillance Security Officer
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- GardaWorld
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Lead Transportation Security Officer
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Transportation Security Administration
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer - Cleared DoD Weekedays
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Allied Universal
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer (GS-5/7)
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Crossing Guard Substitute- Sheriff's Office
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Salt Lake County
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer Patrol Rover
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Allied Universal
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Pliable Materials Work
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- US Department of Defense
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Armed Flex Security Officer
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- PalAmerican Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Building Security Officer - Graveyard Shift
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- AEG Presents
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Activity Security Representative II
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Global Resource Solutions
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Packing and Processing
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- US Department of Defense
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Part Time Security Officer -$20 - $23/ (#65)
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Sunstates Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Building Security Officer - Graveyard Shift
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Delta Center
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Guard ("Guardia de Seguridad")
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- AZUL HOSPITALITY MASTER
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Experienced New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Wildland Firefighter - Multiple Crew Types
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Director for Global Defense - Japan
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Oracle
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security Guard ("Guardia de Seguridad")
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Azul Hospitality
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer Mobile Driver
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Allied Universal
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Fire Stations Alerting Consultant
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Honeywell
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Wildland Firefighter - Multiple Crew Types
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Department Of The Interior
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Lead Transportation Security Officer
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- USA Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer Enhanced Patrol
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Allied Universal
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Traffic Control Technician
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- AWP Safety
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
Security Officer Patrol Overnight
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Allied Universal
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Guard Bike Patrol
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Allied Universal Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Wildland Firefighter (Helitack Squad Leader)
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- USDA
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Security Officer Enhanced Foot patrol
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Allied Universal
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Wildland Firefighter - Multiple Crew Types
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Office of the Solicitor
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Security Officer Reception with Active Clearance
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Allied Universal
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Fire Prevention Specialist I
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- City of Salt Lake City
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Traffic Control Technician II
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- RoadSafe Traffic
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
Wildland Firefighter - Insurance Division
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Capstone Fire Management
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Unarmed Retail Security Officer
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Marksmen Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Fire Prevention Specialist I
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Salt Lake City
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Senior Marine Officer Trainer
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- American Cruise Lines
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Paramedic Nights Taylorsville FSED
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Mission Hospital
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Security Officer Patrol Duty
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Allied Universal Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Temporary Event Security Officer
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- GardaWorld
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Armed Surveillance Security Officer
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- GardaWorld Security Services U.S.
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Special Agent
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Unarmed Retail Security Officer
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Marksman Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Part Time Security Officer -$20 - $23/hr (#65)
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Sunstates Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer Clinical Patrol Weekends
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Allied Universal
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Traffic Control Flagger
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- AWP Safety
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Transportation or Transit
Security Officer Part Time Patrol Unit
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Allied Universal Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Remote)
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Headway
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Virtual)
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Headway
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
LMFT (Virtual)
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Headway
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Remote)
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Headway
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Locums Psychiatrist (Spanish Speaking) - Los Angeles, CA Job
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Provider Healthcare
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Aviation Operations & Support
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Chaplain
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Information Technology Professional
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Special Warfare Combat Crewman
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Advanced Electronics / Computer Field Technician
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Dental Hygienist
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Border Patrol Agent - Experienced
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other

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- Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 United States
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- Jun 05, 2026
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Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - Experienced (GL-9 GS-11) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives

SAME MISSION, NEW DRIVE!

You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our nation safe. But maybe you're looking for a change of scenery?

USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions, where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities. Continue making a difference with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.

Whether you gained this experience as part of a military police unit or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization, you have an opportunity to work with highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission.

Check out the duties and responsibilities section below, along with the qualifications section to see if you are eligible. Now is the time to make your move, along with excellent base pay, location pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives to newly appointed Agents (see details below).

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES - SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW

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.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits: Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from:
Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $65,545 - $124,717per year

Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.

Overtime Pay: Up to 25%
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 from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.

All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.

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. Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; 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: 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 customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.

Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens 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:

GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence.

Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.

Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.
If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level.

GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as:
Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.

Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.

Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment.
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.

There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.

Other Requirements:

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (including 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 . click apply for full job details Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - Experienced (GL-9 GS-11) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives

SAME MISSION, NEW DRIVE!

You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our nation safe. But maybe you're looking for a change of scenery?

USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions, where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities. Continue making a difference with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.

Whether you gained this experience as part of a military police unit or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization, you have an opportunity to work with highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission.

Check out the duties and responsibilities section below, along with the qualifications section to see if you are eligible. Now is the time to make your move, along with excellent base pay, location pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives to newly appointed Agents (see details below).

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES - SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW

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.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits: Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from:
Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $65,545 - $124,717per year

Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.

Overtime Pay: Up to 25%
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 from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.

All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.

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. Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; 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: 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 customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.

Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens 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:

GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence.

Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.

Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.
If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level.

GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as:
Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.

Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.

Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment.
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.

There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.

Other Requirements:

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (including 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 . click apply for full job details
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