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Border Patrol Agent
- Lafayette, Indiana
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Airport Ramp Agent (LFT) - Part time
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Worldwide Flight Services
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lafayette, Colorado
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lafayette, Colorado
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- West Lafayette, Indiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent – Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- West Lafayette, Indiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Now Hiring
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Start Your Career with the US Army
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Join the US Army
- Lafayette, California
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Field Investigator: Surveillance & Fraud Detection
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Ethos
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police - 30 Days PTO + Housing Allowance
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Lafayette, Indiana
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Find Success in US Army
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Hiring Immediately
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Now Hiring (94549)
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Entry Level
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Hiring Immediately
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities (94549)
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Find Success in US Army
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Paid Training Provided (94549)
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Now Hiring
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Public Safety Officer I
- Lafayette, Indiana
- Indiana University Health
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry Level Background Investigator- Southeast Region
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- CACI International Inc
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Entry Level
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Paid Training Provided
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Start Your Career with the US Army
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Military Police - 30 Days PTO + Housing Allowance (94549)
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Magistrate - Tippecanoe County
- Lafayette, Indiana
- Tippecanoe County Government
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Lafayette, Colorado
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Gate Guard
- Lafayette, Indiana
- Lafayette School
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
United States Border Patrol Agent
- Lafayette, Colorado
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
United States Border Patrol Agent
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Growth Program Specialist
- West Lafayette, Indiana
- Salud Revenue Partners
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Public Health
31B Military Police - Paid Training Provided (94549)
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Academic Program Specialist
- West Lafayette, Indiana
- Salud Revenue Partners
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Public Health
Magistrate Judge
- Lafayette, Indiana
- Tippecanoe County Government
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
U.S. Border Patrol Agent
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
U.S. Border Patrol Agent
- Lafayette, Colorado
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lafayette, Indiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities (94549)
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Now Hiring (94549)
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Join the US Army
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry Level Background Investigator- Southeast Region Jobs
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- ClearanceJobs
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Growth Program Specialist
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Salud Revenue Partners
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Public Health
31B Military Police - Career Growth Opportunities
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
31B Military Police - Paid Training Provided
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- MarCom Group
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Adzuna
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- West Lafayette, Indiana
- Adzuna
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lafayette, California
- Adzuna
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Adzuna
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Lafayette, Indiana
- Adzuna
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lafayette, California
- Adzuna
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- MarCom Group
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Lafayette, Colorado
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lafayette, Indiana
- Adzuna
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lafayette, Colorado
- Adzuna
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Business Intelligence Analyst
- Lafayette, Colorado
- Medtronic plc
- Full Time
- Federal Government
31B Military Police - Entry Level (94549)
- Lafayette, California
- U.S. Army Reserve
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)
- Lafayette, Colorado
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
- Lafayette, Colorado
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Lead/Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
- Lafayette, Colorado
- Medtronic plc
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- Lafayette, Colorado
- Adzuna
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $50K in Incentives
- West Lafayette, Indiana
- Adzuna
- Full Time
- Public Safety
John Deere Military CSP/DoD Skillbridge Prgm
- Lafayette, Indiana
- WEST SIDE TRACTOR SALES
- Full Time
- Other
Reserve Mental Health Nurse
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- United States Army
$47,528
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Ophthalmologist
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- United States Army
$97,442
- Full Time
- Public Health
Superintendent/Project Manager
- Lafayette, Wisconsin
- LMC Corporation
$120,016
- Full Time
- Construction and Skilled Trades
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- United States Army
$100,043
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Dermatologist
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- United States Army
$141,117
- Full Time
- Public Health
Army Reserve Family Practice Physician
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- United States Army
$208,603
- 89
- Public Health
Active Audiologist
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- United States Army
$79,379
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Medical Surgical Nurse
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- United States Army
$39,504
- Full Time
- Public Health
Fleet Maintenance Fueler Washer
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Penske Truck Rental
$45,241
- Full Time
- Transportation or Transit
Lead Retail Customer Service Associate
- Lafayette, California
- FedEx
$22
- Full Time
- Customer Service
Neurosurgeon
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- United States Army
$107,640
- 89
- Public Health
Family Nurse Practitioner
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- United States Army
$92,724
- 89
- Public Health
Biochemist
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- United States Army
$53,409
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Mental Health Nurse
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Health
Preventive Medicine Officer
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- United States Army
- 89
- Public Health
Active Audiologist
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- United States Army
- Full Time
- Public Health
Oceanographer
- Lafayette, Oregon
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Administration and Management

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- Nov 08, 2026
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- Full Time
- Nov 08, 2026
Job Description
Border Patrol Agent (BPA)

With more than 69,000 employees, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and the largest federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. CBP protects the United States by preventing terrorists and their weapons from entering the country while facilitating lawful international travel and trade.

As a Border Patrol Agent (BPA) within CBP, you will be a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

CBP is urgently hiring to fill full-time, entry and mid-level, career positions where your education OR prior general or experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify.

Along with excellent base pay, exceptional federal employment benefits, and job stability, CBP is offering additional recruitment and retention incentives (see details below).

Duties

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.

Salary and Benefits

Selections from this announcement will be at the GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11 grade levels with promotion potential to the GS-12 grade level. Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, from $51,632 - $124,717 per year. BPAs 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* *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 academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location. See the Duty Location section below for a list of prioritized locations.

*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $30,000 in additional incentives distributed over the next three years.

Duty Locations

Big Bend Sector Stations - Alpine, Marfa, Presidio, *Sanderson, *Sierra Blanca

Blaine Sector Stations - Blaine, Bellingham, Port Angeles, Sumas

Buffalo Sector Stations *Oswego

Del Rio Sector Stations - *Comstock

El Paso Sector Stations - Deming, *Lordsburg

Grand Forks Sector Stations - Bottineau, International Falls, Pembina, Portal, Warroad

Havre Sector Stations - Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass

Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Houlton, Rangeley, Van Buren

Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo West, *Hebbronville, *Freer

New Orleans Sector Stations - Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, New Orleans

San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo

Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Massena, Newport, Ogdensburg, Richford, Swanton

Tucson Sector Stations - Douglas, Brian A Terry, Three Points Substation

Yuma Sector Stations *Blythe, *Ajo

NOTE: The above preference locations are expected to have vacancies available in the future, however, if the duty locations do not have vacancies at the time of your final offer, you may be offered a different duty location within the United States.

*Additional $10K Recruitment Incentive: Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents who select a prioritized location at the time of their final offer will receive an additional $10,000 incentive (total of $20,000). Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.

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., OR

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.

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 include 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):

Candidates who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade levels are required to possess certain KSAOs to successfully perform the functions of this position. The KSAOs are:

Knowledge of Immigration and Nationality Law (e.g., non-immigrant classifications, immigrant classifications, inadmissible noncitizens, removable noncitizens, derivative citizenship, 8 USC)

Knowledge of the Use of Force Policy (e.g., firearms, less-lethal devices and techniques, qualification requirements)

Knowledge of Criminal Law and Procedure (e.g., statutory authority)

Skill in Using Physical Techniques (e.g., self-defense, baton, OC spray, PLS)

Skill in Using Firearms (e.g., handgun, shotgun, M-4)

Skills in Basic Operation of a Motor Vehicle (e.g., everyday use of vehicles, parallel parking)

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 Border Patrol-specific operations, 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 Opportunity Announcement (JOA) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details within the JOA and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume and supporting documents. Applicants selected at the GL-5 or GL-7 grade levels must also complete and pass the Border Patrol Agent Entrance Exam.

Note: This is a Direct Hire Authority announcement. All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be reviewed. Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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)

With more than 69,000 employees, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and the largest federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. CBP protects the United States by preventing terrorists and their weapons from entering the country while facilitating lawful international travel and trade.

As a Border Patrol Agent (BPA) within CBP, you will be a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

CBP is urgently hiring to fill full-time, entry and mid-level, career positions where your education OR prior general or experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify.

Along with excellent base pay, exceptional federal employment benefits, and job stability, CBP is offering additional recruitment and retention incentives (see details below).

Duties

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.

Salary and Benefits

Selections from this announcement will be at the GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11 grade levels with promotion potential to the GS-12 grade level. Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, from $51,632 - $124,717 per year. BPAs 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* *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 academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location. See the Duty Location section below for a list of prioritized locations.

*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $30,000 in additional incentives distributed over the next three years.

Duty Locations

Big Bend Sector Stations - Alpine, Marfa, Presidio, *Sanderson, *Sierra Blanca

Blaine Sector Stations - Blaine, Bellingham, Port Angeles, Sumas

Buffalo Sector Stations *Oswego

Del Rio Sector Stations - *Comstock

El Paso Sector Stations - Deming, *Lordsburg

Grand Forks Sector Stations - Bottineau, International Falls, Pembina, Portal, Warroad

Havre Sector Stations - Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass

Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Houlton, Rangeley, Van Buren

Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo West, *Hebbronville, *Freer

New Orleans Sector Stations - Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, New Orleans

San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo

Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Massena, Newport, Ogdensburg, Richford, Swanton

Tucson Sector Stations - Douglas, Brian A Terry, Three Points Substation

Yuma Sector Stations *Blythe, *Ajo

NOTE: The above preference locations are expected to have vacancies available in the future, however, if the duty locations do not have vacancies at the time of your final offer, you may be offered a different duty location within the United States.

*Additional $10K Recruitment Incentive: Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents who select a prioritized location at the time of their final offer will receive an additional $10,000 incentive (total of $20,000). Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.

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., OR

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.

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 include 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):

Candidates who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade levels are required to possess certain KSAOs to successfully perform the functions of this position. The KSAOs are:

Knowledge of Immigration and Nationality Law (e.g., non-immigrant classifications, immigrant classifications, inadmissible noncitizens, removable noncitizens, derivative citizenship, 8 USC)

Knowledge of the Use of Force Policy (e.g., firearms, less-lethal devices and techniques, qualification requirements)

Knowledge of Criminal Law and Procedure (e.g., statutory authority)

Skill in Using Physical Techniques (e.g., self-defense, baton, OC spray, PLS)

Skill in Using Firearms (e.g., handgun, shotgun, M-4)

Skills in Basic Operation of a Motor Vehicle (e.g., everyday use of vehicles, parallel parking)

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 Border Patrol-specific operations, 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 Opportunity Announcement (JOA) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details within the JOA and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume and supporting documents. Applicants selected at the GL-5 or GL-7 grade levels must also complete and pass the Border Patrol Agent Entrance Exam.

Note: This is a Direct Hire Authority announcement. All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be reviewed. Veterans' Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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