U.S. Border Protector

Protect America's Borders as a Border Patrol Agent

The U.S. Border Patrol 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.

You will be part of an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America. You will have the opportunity to make a difference every day to our country and its citizens by safeguarding our borders deterring illicit activity and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity.

• GL-5 Grade Level: Experience with one year general work experience demonstrating ability take charge make sound decisions maintain composure stressful situations learn regulations methods techniques classroom training job instruction gather concise information questioning observation examination documents records OR Education Substitution bachelor degree successfully completed four-year course study field leading bachelor degree accredited college university Combination Experience Education calculated resume official unofficial transcripts submitted application OR
• GL-7 Grade Level: One year specialized work experience shows you skills necessary Make sound judgments decisions use firearms Deal effectively people courteous manner connection law enforcement matters Analyze information rapidly prompt decisions expected arrests completion required training apply skills capacity criminal code enforcement determining violations laws correctional rehabilitation work involving offenders security military etc Training include proficiency Spanish English provided Academy

• duty assignments available at time offer Southwest border prioritized locations such Sierra Blanca Presidio Sanderson Comstock Freer Hebbronville TX Lordsburg NM Ajo AZ Duty location impacts pay rates locality pay higher some locations others Fully trained BPA eligible additional 25 base per BPA Pay Reform Act 2014 Career ladder position grade level progression GL-5 GL-7 GL-9 GS GS11 GS12 Promotion next higher grade once completed weeks each grade without reapplying existing hire formal training detail U.S. Customs Broker Protection Agency Artesia New Mexico six months intensive instruction immigration nationality laws operations driver physical themes weapons other courses