BORDER PATROL AGENT

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: US Border Patrol Nationwide
• Salary: $76745 – $119583/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: MANY
• Security Clearance: Not Required
• Date Posted: 2026-10-05
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-09

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Job Summary

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol within many locations. Salary: Salary listed reflects the rest of U.S. scale and, if applicable, will be adjusted to meet the locality pay or cost of living expenses of the duty location upon selection.

Key Responsibilities

As a Border Patrol Agent you will perform the full range of Border Patrol Agent duties required in order to prevent the entry of terrorists and their weapons of terrorism; and to enforce the laws that protect America's homeland by the detection, interdiction, and apprehension of those who attempt to illegally enter or smuggle any person or contraband across our Nation's sovereign borders. You will serve as a primary law enforcement officer (under 5 U.S.C.

8331 (6c) 8412 (d)) and therefore are eligible for Law Enforcement Officer Retirement. This position starts at a salary of $76,745.00 (GS-11, Step 1) to $119,583.00 (GS-12, Step 10). As a Border Patrol Agent you will serve as a primary/rigorous law enforcement officer (under 5 U.S.C.

8331 (6C) and 8412 (d) and be responsible for: Preventing the entry of terrorists and their weapons on terrorism Enforcing the laws that protect America's homeland by the detection, interdiction, and apprehension of those who attempt to illegally enter or smuggle any person or contraband across our Nation's sovereign borders Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring for law enforcement jobs that have an exciting opportunity!

Once onboarded, you'll first be assigned for up to one year to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. The law enforcement component of the D.C. Task Force is a partnership of over 20 federal and local agencies working together to make D.C. the safest city in America. Once the assignment ends, you'll transition back to support the CBP. Visit the D.C. Task Force page for more information.

Requirements & Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Benefits

DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.

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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 $76745 – $119583/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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