Agent Jobs in Mesa, AZ

IMPORTANT NOTICE : Duty assignments available at time of offer may include the Southwest Border including prioritized locations.

U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at time of offer based on operational needs which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required.

EARN UP TO $30,000 IN RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES - Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will be offered a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 to be paid upon successfully completing training at the Border Patrol Academy and the remainder to be paid in full after completing a three-year service agreement. New Agents accepting a prioritized location (Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer, and Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ) will be eligible for an additional $10,000.

Applicants currently in pre-employment do not need to reapply to be eligible for the incentive.

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission protecting America.

If you seek an exciting and rewarding job that provides excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits and job stability, now is the time to make your move. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time career opportunities.

CURRENT OR PRIOR LAW ENFORCEMENT - Applicants with current or prior law enforcement experience can enter-on-duty at higher grade levels (GL-9–GS-11). See details below.

Salary and Benefits

Salary for newly appointed Border Patrol Agents varies from $48,809-$87,838 (GL-5 - 7) and from $61,965-$117,896 (GL-9 - GS-11) depending upon grade-level, duty location, and work schedule, including overtime. A fully trained Border Patrol Agent 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 re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.

All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.

Fully trained Border Patrol Agent may be eligible for an additional 25% of base pay in accordance with the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014.