Border Security Professional

The Border Patrol Agent role is a challenging and rewarding position that requires individuals with strong skills in law enforcement, surveillance, and problem-solving.

• Detect and question suspects of violating immigration laws


• Inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations


• Prevent and apprehend aliens at the border by maintaining covert positions using infrared scopes during night operations

1. Type GL-9: One year of specialized experience performing duties such as conducting physical searches, restraining violators, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.

About this Position:

This career ladder position has progression from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You will be eligible for promotion without re-applying once you complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level. This position offers competitive pay rates including base salary up to $ annually locality pay varies based on duty location overtime pay available up to 25% benefits include health insurance retirement plans generous annual leave sick leave participation thrift savings plan more details on these incentives are below under Salary Benefits section,