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Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
- Lancaster, New Hampshire
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Other
Border Patrol Agent - Experienced
- Lancaster, New Hampshire
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Other
Armed Security Transportation Officer
- Dover, New Hampshire
- Bering Straits Native Corporation
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Keene, New Hampshire
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Military
Special Warfare Combat Crewman
- Keene, New Hampshire
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Military
Boatswains Mate
- Keene, New Hampshire
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Military
Sports Camp Lead Counselor
- Keene, New Hampshire
- Keene Young Mens
- Full Time
- Other
Adventure Camp Lead Counselor
- Keene, New Hampshire
- Keene Young Mens
- Full Time
- Other
Camp Wakonda Lead Counselor
- Keene, New Hampshire
- Keene Young Mens
- Full Time
- Other
Gymnastics Camp Lead Counselor
- Keene, New Hampshire
- Keene Young Mens
- Full Time
- Other
Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Suncook, New Hampshire
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Bomb Technician
- Keene, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$54081.566406
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Nuclear Engineer
- Nashua, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$227465.531250
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Surface Warfare Officer
- Berlin, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$113305.406250
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Aviation Operations & Support
- Keene, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$82603.148438
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Pilot
- Berlin, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$143360.046875
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Medical Assistant
- Nashua, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$40189.777344
- Full Time
- Public Health
Medical Technician
- Laconia, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$43938.410156
- Full Time
- Public Health
IT Professional
- Somersworth, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$79330.562500
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Berlin, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$95301.500000
- Full Time
- Engineering
Naval Flight Officer
- Berlin, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$132432.703125
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Registered Nurse
- Dover, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$76608.609375
- Full Time
- Public Health
Navy Chaplain
- Berlin, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$104288.000000
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Electronics Technician
- Rochester, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$66825.140625
- Full Time
- Engineering
Aviation Electronics Technician
- Nashua, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$93662.796875
- Full Time
- Engineering
Master-at-Arms
- Nashua, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$89706.523438
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Boatswain’s Mate
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$90027.398438
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Medical Corps Officer (Physician)
- Keene, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$104968.906250
- Full Time
- Public Health
SEAL Officer
- Claremont, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$94974.054688
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Computer Field Technician
- Claremont, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$74734.625000
- Full Time
- Engineering
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
- Keene, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$76824.953125
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Keene, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$70867.531250
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Cook
- Dover, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$51182.992188
- Full Time
- Nutrition and Food Services
Information Systems Technician
- Nashua, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$82724.710938
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Security & Law Enforcement
- Berlin, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$83550.390625
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Aviation Electrician’s Mate
- Claremont, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$91498.250000
- Full Time
- Engineering
Advanced Electronics
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$73044.695313
- Full Time
- Engineering
Special Warfare Combat Crewman
- Somersworth, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$86932.367188
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Information Technology Professional (IT Support)
- Berlin, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$77006.867188
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Medical Support
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$40267.660156
- Full Time
- Public Health
Fire Controlman
- Nashua, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$83897.796875
- Full Time
- Engineering
Culinary Specialist
- Berlin, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$51114.894531
- Full Time
- Nutrition and Food Services
Meteorologist
- Somersworth, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$103411.812500
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Oceanographer
- Nashua, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$110588.789063
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Dental Hygienist
- Rochester, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$76876.765625
- Full Time
- Public Health
Registered Nurse
- Berlin, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Now Hiring: Entry Level Customs and Border Protection Officer ($60K Incentives)
- North Stratford, New Hampshire
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$$40,332-$109,952
- Full Time
- Education and Training
Medical Support
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Aviation Electronics Technician
- Berlin, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Experienced New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Colebrook, New Hampshire
- United States Customs and Border Protection
$$49,739–$89,518
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Manchester, New Hampshire
- The United States Secret Service
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- South Chatham, New Hampshire
- United States Customs and Border Protection
$$49,739–$89,518
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Information Systems Technician
- Keene, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Customs and Border Protection Officer (Entry Level) – Up to $60,000 Incentives
- Columbia, New Hampshire
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$$40,332-$109,952
- Full Time
- Education and Training
SEAL Officer
- Keene, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Advanced Electronics
- Berlin, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Cook
- Somersworth, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Nutrition and Food Services
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Berlin, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Surface Warfare Officer
- Franklin, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Berlin, New Hampshire
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Border Patrol Agent (Entry Level) – Up to $60,000 Hiring Bonus
- Sutton, New Hampshire
- United States Customs and Border Protection
$$49,739–$89,518
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Nuclear Engineer
- Berlin, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
IT Professional
- Franklin, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Information Technology and Communication Services
Dental Hygienist
- Laconia, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Electronics Technician
- Lebanon, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Master-at-Arms
- Nashua, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Pilot
- Dover, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Naval Flight Officer
- Berlin, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Oceanographer
- Concord, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Border Patrol Agent
- West Franklin, New Hampshire
- United States Customs and Border Protection
$$49,739–$89,518
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Special Warfare Combat Crewman
- Manchester, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
Border Patrol Agent – Entry Level (Up to $60K Incentives)
- Meredith, New Hampshire
- United States Customs and Border Protection
$$49,739–$89,518
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Medical Corps Officer (Physician)
- Claremont, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Bomb Technician
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Experienced Customs and Border Protection Officer – Sign-On and Retention Incentives ($60K)
- North Stratford, New Hampshire
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$$40,332-$109,952
- Full Time
- Education and Training
Federal Law Enforcement: Entry Level CBP Officer with $60,000 Sign-On Incentive
- North Stratford, New Hampshire
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$$40,332-$109,952
- Full Time
- Education and Training
Aviation Operations & Support
- Somersworth, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Meteorologist
- Keene, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Aviation Electrician’s Mate
- Claremont, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Computer Field Technician
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Fire Controlman
- Nashua, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Culinary Specialist
- Berlin, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Nutrition and Food Services
Medical Assistant
- Franklin, New Hampshire
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Border Patrol Agent – Experienced Law Enforcement Professionals (Up to $60K Incentives)
- Bennington, New Hampshire
- United States Customs and Border Protection
$$49,739–$89,518
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Berlin, New Hampshire
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
$
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Border Patrol Agent - Experienced
- Lancaster, New Hampshire
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other
Surface Warfare Officer
- Manchester, New Hampshire
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Boatswains Mate
- Concord, New Hampshire
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Keene, New Hampshire
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Dental Hygienist
- Amherst, New Hampshire
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Special Warfare Combat Crewman
- Concord, New Hampshire
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Dover, New Hampshire
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Registered Nurse
- Amherst, New Hampshire
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Medical Assistant/Technician (Hospital Corpsman)
- Keene, New Hampshire
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Information Technology Professional
- Concord, New Hampshire
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Chaplain
- Manchester, New Hampshire
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Chaplain
- Concord, New Hampshire
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Advanced Electronics / Computer Field Technician
- Keene, New Hampshire
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Surface Warfare Officer
- Concord, New Hampshire
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
SEAL Officer
- Amherst, New Hampshire
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Nuclear Engineer
- Dover, New Hampshire
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Military
Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
- Colebrook, New Hampshire
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Other

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- Lancaster, New Hampshire 03584 United States
- Customs and Border Protection
- May 16, 2026
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- May 16, 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 (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) 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

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) . click apply for full job details 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 (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) 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

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) . click apply for full job details
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