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Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
- Billings, Montana
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Experienced
- Billings, Montana
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain)
- Billings, Montana
- Department Of The Interior
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain)
- Billings, Montana
- National Interagency Fire Center
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Law Enforcement Assistant (OA)
- Billings, Montana
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Seasonal - Courts Support Staff - PRPL ARC
- Billings, Montana
- City of Billings, MT
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Police Officer (Secret Service Police), $75,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Billings, Montana
- The United States Secret Service
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent (GL-9/GS-11) - Up to $60K in Incentives
- Billings, Montana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced
- Billings, Montana
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer - Part Time
- Billings, Montana
- Securitas
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent (GL-9/GS-11) – Up to $60K in Incentives
- Billings, Montana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Customs and Border Protection Officer - Entry Level
- Billings, Montana
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent – Up to $60K in Incentives
- Billings, Montana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement
- Billings, Montana
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Experienced Border Patrol Agent – Up to $60K in Incentives
- Billings, Montana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- Billings, Missouri
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $60K in Incentives
- Billings, Montana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Established Team Owner Operators / CDL-A / $400K - $500K Yearly
- Billings, Montana
- Tri-State Motor Transit
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Crosswalk Guard
- Billings, Montana
- Billings Public Schools
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Management and Program Analyst
- Billings, Montana
- IRS
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
Deputy Sheriff
- Billings, Montana
- Yellowstone County
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Border Patrol Agent
- Billings, Montana
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Campus Safety Officer - Patrol, CCTV & Emergency Response
- Billings, Montana
- Rocky Vista University
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff
- Billings, Montana
- Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Air Defense Artillery Recruit - Entry Level (59102)
- Billings, Montana
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Air Defense Artillery Recruit - Find Success in US Army (59102)
- Billings, Montana
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Air Defense Artillery Recruit (59102)
- Billings, Montana
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – Up to $60K in In
- Billings, Montana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Air Defense Artillery Recruit - Find Your Full Time or Part Time Army Career (59102)
- Billings, Montana
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Air Defense Artillery Recruit - Hiring Immediately (59102)
- Billings, Montana
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Air Defense Artillery Recruit - Start Your Career with the US Army (59102)
- Billings, Montana
- US ARMY
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Border Patrol Agent Entry Level - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Billings, Montana
- Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer - Part Time
- Billings, Montana
- Securitas
- Part Time
- Public Safety
Preventive Medicine Officer
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$73376.890625
- 89
- Public Health
Reserve Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$154152.968750
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Critical Care Nurse
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$77523.773438
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Medical Surgical Nurse
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$42297.851563
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Medical Surgical Nurse
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$39478.457031
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Perioperative Nurse
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$73685.093750
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Public Health Nurse
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$51938.902344
- Full Time
- Public Health
Internal Medicine Physician
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$80386.648438
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Obstetrician and Gynecology Nurse
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$41896.265625
- Full Time
- Public Health
Microbiologist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$75016.390625
- Full Time
- Public Health
Biochemist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$53374.121094
- Full Time
- Public Health
Environmental Science Officer
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$65599.781250
- Full Time
- Engineering
Family Practice Physician
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$219832.468750
- 89
- Public Health
Reserve Nuclear Medicine Officer
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$118479.257813
- Full Time
- Public Health
Nuclear Medicine Officer
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$142399.421875
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Mental Health Nurse
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$47496.789063
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Occupational Therapist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$72251.351563
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$104380.734375
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Psychiatrist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$178932.640625
- 89
- Public Health
Infectious Disease Officer
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$66354.257813
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Orthopedic Surgeon
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$88596.664063
- 89
- Public Health
Active Orthopedic Surgeon
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$87559.476563
- 89
- Public Health
Reserve General Surgeon
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$97531.093750
- 89
- Public Health
Active General Surgeon
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$96128.593750
- 89
- Public Health
Reserve Clinical Psychologist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$101493.398438
- 89
- Public Health
Active Clinical Psychologist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$101175.937500
- 89
- Public Health
Active Audiologist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$79327.156250
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Entomologist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$75383.507813
- Full Time
- Sciences and Laboratory
Active Entomologist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$73238.046875
- Full Time
- Sciences and Laboratory
Reserve Physician Assistant
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$72933.390625
- Full Time
- Public Health
Physician Assistant
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$76123.500000
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Prosthodontist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$108309.656250
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Endodontist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$104685.492188
- Full Time
- Public Health
Family Nurse Practitioner
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$92664.250000
- 89
- Public Health
Active Dermatologist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$141025.390625
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Urologist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$108656.859375
- Full Time
- Public Health
Obstetrician and Gynecology Nurse
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$37993.042969
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Pulmonary Disease Officer
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$122704.703125
- 89
- Public Health
Occupational Medicine Officer
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$122234.132813
- Full Time
- Public Health
Neurosurgeon
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$107570.343750
- 89
- Public Health
Physiatrist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$72819.132813
- 89
- Public Health
Active Neurologist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$133630.343750
- 89
- Public Health
Active Ophthalmologist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$97379.226563
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Audiologist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Entomologist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Sciences and Laboratory
Active Entomologist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Sciences and Laboratory
Family Nurse Practitioner
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Reserve Psychiatrist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Reserve Physician Assistant
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Physician Assistant
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Prosthodontist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Endodontist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Active Neurologist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Active Ophthalmologist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Border Patrol Agent
- Billings, Montana
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
$$51,632–$92,219
- Full Time
- Legal Services
Reserve Occupational Therapist
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Family Practice Physician
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Preventive Medicine Officer
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$
- 89
- Public Health
Reserve Nuclear Medicine Officer
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Nuclear Medicine Officer
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health
Reserve Mental Health Nurse
- Billings, Montana
- United States Army
$
- Full Time
- Public Health

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Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
- Billings, Montana 59107 United States
- Customs and Border Protection
- Sep 21, 2026
- Full Time
Customs and Border Protection

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- Sep 21, 2026
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:
GL-5/GL-7 $51,632- $92,912 per year
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 such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or 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:
Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa
Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island
Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta
El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico
Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina
Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass
Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren
Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata
Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen
San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente
Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville
Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford
Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox
Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton
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:
Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.
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:
Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.
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). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.
Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy.

How to Apply:
Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.
You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.
If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: careers.cbp.gov/s/usbp.
As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.

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:
GL-5/GL-7 $51,632- $92,912 per year
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 such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or 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:
Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa
Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island
Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta
El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico
Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina
Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass
Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren
Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata
Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen
San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente
Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville
Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford
Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox
Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton
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:
Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.
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:
Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.
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). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.
Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy.

How to Apply:
Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.
You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.
If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: careers.cbp.gov/s/usbp.
As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.
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