border protection specialist

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 promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.

As a BPA you will be part of our 60 thousand plus workforce that strives to protect America by safeguarding its borders deterring illicit activity and enhancing national economic prosperity Being a BPA makes you valuable member of Federal Law Enforcement Officer profession.

• Detecting questioning people suspected violating immigration custom laws inspecting documents possessions determine citizenship or violations


• Preventing apprehending undocumented non citizens smugglers non citizens at near borders maintaining surveillance covert positions using infrared scopes during night operations


• Interpreting following tracks marks other physical evidence illegal entry persons contraband


• Performing farm checks building checks traffic checks city patrols transportation checks Patrolling international boundary coastal waterways government assets vehicles horses vessels watercraft off road vehicles ATVs snowmobiles motorcycles accomplishment USBP Mission