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: $63148 - $120145 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. GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess 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 GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess 1 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 includes surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment 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. More information on the qualifications can be found on our CBP.gov Border Patrol Qualifications Aid 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. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is committed to ensuring that all of our employees act in a manner that embodies the Department's Mission Statement: With honor and integrity, we will safeguard the American people, our homeland and our values. As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details here
Application Deadline: 2025-11-30