Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
Company: Customs and Border Protection
Location: Orlando
Posted on: June 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) GL-5/7 grade levels - New Hire Sign-On
and Retention Incentives
A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER!
If you're looking for "just a job," then stop reading right now.
But, if you're looking for a long-term federal law enforcement
career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and
its citizens, then the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to
take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol
Agent.
USBP 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. Train and work with an elite team of
professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are
hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.
Now is the time to make your move because, along with excellent
base pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is
offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives (see details
below). Salary and Benefits
Annual Base Salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as
follows:
Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of
federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other
insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and
participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to
a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.
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 Border Patrol Academy,
with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized
location. Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX;
Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer,
TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.
Retention Incentive Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may
also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed
over their first four years.
Duty Locations
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer
may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized
locations.
U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer
based on operational needs, which may or may not align with
candidates' first-choice preferences. RELOCATION MAY BE
REQUIRED.
Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law
enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully
trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay
per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. 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 a promotion to the next higher
grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52
weeks in each grade level.
Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred
location for one of the following mission critical locations:
Duties and Responsibilities
As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to
protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring
illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity.
Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law
Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical assignments include:
Qualifications
You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the
following:
Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that
demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and
maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations,
methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or
on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise
information through questioning, observation, and examination of
documents and records; OR
Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful
completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading
to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
OR
Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of
general work experience AND successfully completed college
education. This will be calculated using your resume and official
or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the
following:
Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows
you have the skills necessary to:
The above experience will be applied in connection with the
following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of
firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in
connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information
rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact
with a network of informants.
Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A
bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is
based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of
3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society
membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior
Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate-level education
in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal
justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement,
courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic
psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited
college or university; OR
A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be
calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts
submitted with your application.
Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or
military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9
and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11
announcement.
Other Requirements
Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this
position.
Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency
(includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at
least three of the last five years.
Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this
position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions.
Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol
Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance
with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age
restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have
previously 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).
Veterans' Preference: You may also be eligible for an
excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) . click
apply for full job details
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