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U.S. BORDER PATROL
OPEN POSITIONS

**Effective Immediately** Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents who meet the criteria defined 5 CFR 575.102 for new federal employees will be offered a $10,000 recruitment incentive upon successful completion of the academy. Additionally, new agents who accept a hard-to-fill duty location will be eligible for an additional $10,000 recruitment incentive (for a total of $20,000). Hard-to-fill locations include: Sierra Blanca, Texas; Presidio, Texas; Sanderson, Texas; Comstock, Texas; Lordsburg, N.M.; Freer, Texas; Hebbronville, Texas; Ajo, Ariz. All incentive recipients will be required to sign a two-year service agreement.

What Grade Level Do I Qualify For?
Border Patrol Agent Qualification Aid

What Needs To Be On My Resume?
Border Patrol Agent Resume Aid

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Border Patrol Agent
10K to 20K Recruitment Incentive

Public
(GL-5/7)


 

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Border Patrol Agent
10K to 20K Recruitment Incentive
Public with 1+ Year of Law Enforcement Experience
(GL-9)
 

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Border Patrol Agent
10K to 20K Recruitment Incentive
Veterans
(GL-5/7)


 

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Border Patrol Agent
10K to 20K Recruitment Incentive
Veterans with 1+ Year of Law Enforcement Experience
(GL-9)
 

OFFICE OF FIELD OPERATIONS
OPEN POSITIONS

Critical agency hiring needs for entry-level CBP Officers currently include the following locations: Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales, and San Luis, Ariz.; Calexico, Otay Mesa, San Francisco, and San Ysidro, Calif.; International Falls, Minn.; Raymond and Sweetgrass, Mont.; Alexandria Bay, N.Y.; Dunseith, Pembina, and Portal, N.D.; Brownsville, El Paso, Hidalgo, Laredo, and Ysleta, Texas; Beecher Falls, Norton, and Richford, Vt.; Charlotte Amalie and Christiansted, Virgin Islands; and Oroville, Wash.

What Needs To Be On My Resume? 
CBP Officer Resume Aid

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CBP Officer
Public
(GS 5-7)


 

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CBP Officer
Public with 1+ Year of Law Enforcement Education or Experience
(GS-9)

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CBP Officer
Veterans
(GS 5-7)


 

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CBP Officer
Veterans with 1+ Year of Law Enforcement Experience
(GS-9)
 

AIR AND MARINE OPERATIONS
OPEN POSITIONS

 

 

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Air Interdiction Agent
Public
Direct Hire Authority
(GS-11)
 

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Marine Interdiction Agent
Public
(GL-9 and GS-11)

 

OFFICE OF TRADE
OPEN POSITIONS

 

All Office of Trade job announcements are currently closed. Please continue to check back as new job announcements are always opening. Follow us on Twitter @CBPJobs.

OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OPEN POSITIONS

 

All Office of Professional Responsibility job announcements are currently closed. Please continue to check back as new job announcements are always opening. Follow us on Twitter @CBPJobs.

OTHER CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
OPEN POSITIONS

 

 

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All Positions


 

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All Positions
Veterans

 

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General Attorney
Public
Artesia, N.M.
(GS 11-14)

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General Attorney
Public
Indianapolis, Ind.
(GS 11-14)

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General Attorney
Public
Glynco, Ga.
(GS 11-14)

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Information Technology Specialist
Multiple Hiring Authorities
(GS 9-11)
 

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Program Analyst
Public
(GS-14)
 

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Operations Research Analyst
Public
(GS-14)

CBP is made up of individuals across a variety of backgrounds, experience and talent. Before you can become a CBP employee, you must successfully pass a background investigation. If you are interested in a CBP Officer, Border Patrol Agent, or other law enforcement position, you must also pass a polygraph exam, physical fitness test, medical exam and more to ensure that you are mission-ready to join our team.

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