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Border Patrol Agent

Customs and Border Protection · Department of Homeland Security
📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $147899 – $192275/yr

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Job Summary

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of International Affairs, located in Washington DC. Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Key Responsibilities

This position will allow you to use your expertise to prevent illegal entry of aliens into the United States by land, water, or air; enforce criminal provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Laws; and seek out and apprehend smugglers or aliens who are in the United States illegally. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to protect the homeland.

This position starts at a salary of $147,899.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $192,275.00 (GS-14, Step 10). Typical duties include: Serving as a CBP international law enforcement advisor and representative to foreign government officials, international law enforcement partners, U.S. Embassy personnel, interagency stakeholders, and CBP personnel assigned overseas.

Analyzing geopolitical, border security, immigration, trade, and law enforcement risk factors within assigned regions to identify threats, assessing operational impacts, and supporting CBP policy, program, and engagement decisions.

Developing, coordinating, and supporting technical assistance and capacity-building programs with foreign partners, including training, advisory services, international visits, joint enforcement support, and sharing of border security best practices. Preparing and presenting reports, briefings, talking points, issue papers, option papers, position papers, and decision memoranda for CBP senior leadership, U.S.

Government officials, and foreign government partners on complex regional and operational matters. Coordinating with CBP operational components, U.S. interagency partners, foreign counterparts, and international organizations to support border security cooperation, information sharing, strategic planning, and regional engagement objectives.

To learn more about CBP's Office of International Affairs, please visit https://www.cbp.gov/border-security/international-initiatives or visit us on X/Twitter: @CBPIntlAffairs

Contact

cbphiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov · 855-500-3722

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $147899 – $192275/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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