Border Patrol Officer Government

Border Patrol Officer

Longmont, CO, US

Full-Time | Federal Law Enforcement Career

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) is seeking entry‑level candidates to serve as Border Patrol Agents (GL-5). This position is designed for individuals beginning a federal law‑enforcement career who want to help protect the nation’s borders. Agents detect and prevent illegal entry, smuggling activities, and other violations of immigration and customs laws while safeguarding the public. This role offers professional training, career advancement opportunities, and competitive federal benefits.

• Experience: One year of general work experience demonstrating decision‑making ability, leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field.
• Combination: A combination of general work experience and college education.
• Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
• Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Age Restriction: Candidates must be referred before reaching their 40th birthday, unless exempt under specific veteran or federal civil‑law‑enforcement service provisions.
• Veterans’ Preference: Eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if Veterans’ Preference eligible.

Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs is $51,632–$92,219 per year. Border Patrol Agents are eligible for a range of federal employment benefits, including health, dental, and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan comparable to a traditional Roth 401(k). USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives.