Border Patrol Agent

Summary

* 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 duties section 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.
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Summary

* 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 duties section 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.
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Accepting applications
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
US Border Patrol Nationwide
No matching locations found.
Work site options

Telework eligible:
No

Remote job:
No

Relocation expenses reimbursed:
No

Pay scale & grade: GL 5 – 11

Work schedule:

Full-time – May include rotating shifts, assignments, and overtime on a regular and recurring basis.

Travel Required:

Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type:
Permanent, Occupations and job series

Supervisory status:
No

Federal service type:
This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union:
Yes

Drug test:
Yes

Security clearance:
Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk:
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Position sensitivity and risk:
Jobs require background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Position sensitivity and risk:
Background check type

Position sensitivity and risk:
National security

Announcement number: BPA DH 27-2

Control number:

: $51,632 – $124,717 per year A fully trained Border Patrol Agent may be eligible for an additional 25% of base pay in accordance with the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014.

Promotion potential

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12

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

• 1896 Border Patrol Enforcement Series

This job is open to

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Age Requirement:
In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to this position before their 40th birthday in accordance with DHS Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you have 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) or if you are eligible for veterans’ preference.

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a workforce spanning hundreds of occupations.

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