Border Patrol Agent

Attend the upcoming Washoe County Job Fair- Walk-ins are welcome! When: Thursday, October 22 from 11:00am - 2:00pm Where: Reno/Sparks Convention Center - 4590 S. Virginia St. Reno, NV 89502 and **** Attend the upcoming US Border Patrol Hiring Workshop- Walk-ins are welcome! When: Friday, October 23, 2026, from 9:00am - 2:00pm Where: EmployNV Business/Career Hub, 4001 S. Virginia St, Suite 8, Reno, NV 89502 **POSITION:**Border Patrol Agent **SCHEDULE:**Full-time - May include rotating shifts, assignments, and overtime on a regular and recurring basis. **LOCATION:**Reno, Nevada;Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. SALARY: $51,632 - $124,717 per year;A 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. Selections from this announcement will be at the GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11 grade levels with promotion potential to the GS-12. Promotions are not guaranteed and at the discretion of the agency. Your pay will be determined after you successfully complete all pre-employment processes. Pay rates are based on the 2026 OPM Salary Tables - these tables do not take into consideration any potential overtime earnings, recruitment incentives, location incentives or yearly cost of living increases. The ending salary posted includes overtime, if worked. Bargaining Unit: This position is covered under the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC). TO APPLY: **Direct link:** Career Page: - Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time. SUMMARY: 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 academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location. See the duties section for a list of prioritized locations. Retention Incentive Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $30,000 in additional incentives distributed over the next threer years. JOBREQUIREMENTS: GL-5: You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following : Experience: One year of general experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level 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 conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-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 experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. GL-7: You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: []{style="ma "}