Department: Department of Homeland Security
Location(s): Clallam County, Washington, Whatcom County, Washington, Yuma County, Arizona, Miami-Dade County, Florida, Chippewa County, Michigan, Saint Clair County, Michigan, Wayne County, Michigan, Ottawa County, Ohio, Duval County, Texas, Kent County, Texas, La Salle County, Texas, Uvalde, Texas, Van Horn, Texas, Weslaco, Texas, Zapata, Texas, Beecher Falls, Vermont, Newport, Vermont, Richford, Vermont, Swanton, Vermont, Bellingham, Washington, Blaine, Washington, Colville, Washington, Curlew, Washington, Metaline Falls, Washington, Oroville, Washington, Pasco, Washington, Port Angeles, Washington, Spokane, Washington, Sumas, Washington, Wenatchee, Washington, Ajo, Arizona, Bisbee, Arizona, Casa Grande, Arizona, Douglas, Arizona, Nogales, Arizona, Sonoita, Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, Wellton, Arizona, Willcox, Arizona, Yuma, Arizona, Blythe, California, Boulevard, California, Calexico, California, Chula Vista, California, El Centro, California, Imperial, California, Indio, California, Murrieta, California, Pine Valley, California, Riverside, California, San Clemente, California, San Diego, California, Santee, California, San Ysidro, California, Miami, Florida, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Calais, Maine, Fort Fairfield, Maine, Hodgdon, Maine, Houlton, Maine, Jackman, Maine, Rangeley, Maine, Van Buren, Maine, Detroit, Michigan, Gibraltar, Michigan, Marysville, Michigan, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Duluth, Minnesota, Grand Marais, Minnesota, International Falls, Minnesota, Warroad, Minnesota, Laredo, Missouri, Eureka, Montana, Havre, Montana, Malta, Montana, Plentywood, Montana, Saint Mary, Montana, Scobey, Montana, Shelby, Montana, Sweet Grass, Montana, Whitefish, Montana, Alamogordo, New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Deming, New Mexico, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Lordsburg, New Mexico, Santa Teresa, New Mexico, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, Burke, New York, Champlain, New York, Massena, New York, Ogdensburg, New York, Bottineau, North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Pembina, North Dakota, Portal, North Dakota, Port Clinton, Ohio, Abilene, Texas, Alpine, Texas, Amarillo, Texas, Big Bend National Park, Texas, Brownsville, Texas, Carrizo Springs, Texas, Clint, Texas, Comstock, Texas, Corpus Christi, Texas, Dallas, Texas, Del Rio, Texas, Eagle Pass, Texas, Edinburg, Texas, El Paso, Texas, Falfurrias, Texas, Fort Stockton, Texas, Fort Hancock, Texas, Harlingen, Texas, Hebbronville, Texas, Kingsville, Texas, Lubbock, Texas, Marfa, Texas, McAllen, Texas, Midland, Texas, Olmito, Texas, Pecos, Texas, Presidio, Texas, Rio Grande City, Texas, Rocksprings, Texas, San Angelo, Texas, San Antonio, Texas, Sanderson, Texas, Sierra Blanca, Texas
Salary Range: $49739 - $89518 Per Year
Job Summary: **Recruitment Incentive** Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be offered a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 to be paid upon successfully completing the academy and the remainder to be paid in full after completing a three-year service agreement. New Agents accepting a prioritized location will be eligible for an additional $10,000 (for a total of $30,000).
Major Duties:
Qualifications: Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement. You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One year of general experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level 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 conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-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 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 experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level that shows you have the experience in law enforcement or other responsible work that demonstrates 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 Border Patrol Individual Occupational Requirement: 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: A conferred 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. Submitted transcripts must show the applicant does not have more than 10% pass/fail courses in order to qualify for SAA with GPA. Go to Superior Academic Achievement to see if you qualify under this provision; 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, corrections and rehabilitation) or one year of law school from an accredited college or university; OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level AND graduate level education completed in a field of study related to law enforcement from an accredited college or university. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. More information on the qualifications can be found on our CBP.gov Border Patrol Qualifications Aid 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: Apply Here! National Service Experience: refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Experience as a CBP Explorer may be qualifying if your resume provides sufficient information to credit your experience. To receive full credit for your experience, please be sure to describe your duties, roles and responsibilities in detail. Background Investigation: This position is a sensitive National Security position and, upon selection, applicants will be required to undergo, and must successfully pass, a Tier 5 investigation or equivalent for placement and retention. For more information, please see the Hiring Process Deep Dive Video: The Background Investigation. Language Proficiency: Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the academy. Uniform/Grooming Standards: This position requires wearing an officially approved uniform and complying with established grooming standards found here; as established by the Border Patrol's Uniform and Grooming Standards Policy #IOP-5320-02A-UGSBPA. Updated guidance: Please note that in accordance with these standards, tattoos and/or brandings on the head or face are not permitted. Obscene, derogatory and/or gang tattoos or brandings shall not be visible.
How to Apply: Before you apply, it is critical that you acknowledge each of CBP's Conditions of Employment. We expect our employees to uphold these conditions throughout their tenure with CBP. This video will detail each of our main categories: appearance and health; examinations, investigations, and tests; fitness and the academy. The goal of this video is to provide you with upfront knowledge of CBP's expectations - Hiring Process Deep Dive Video: Conditions of Employment To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a login.gov account or sign in to your existing login.gov account. Your USAJOBS application packet must include a resume and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation. See the Required Documents section for additional information. If you are planning to apply using your phone or tablet, see Browser Compatibility. Upload your resume under the "Resume" document type. Any other relevant supporting documents should be uploaded under their appropriate document types as mentioned above. Note that only the most recently uploaded version of your resume will be reviewed. Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Applicants may not update any part of their application after initial submission. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The email address posted below is for inquiries only. The vacancy questionnaire includes four short, free-response essay questions. This provides an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. View more information on applying for federal employment. Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Application Deadline: 2025-11-30