U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that it is offering reemployment opportunities to former U.S. Border Patrol agents who retired between July 2020 and July 2024. The agency is seeking to bring back experienced personnel as reemployed annuitants.
“CBP is committed to hiring the best individuals for our frontline law enforcement positions,” said CBP’s Human Resources Management Assistant Commissioner Andrea Bright. “Border Patrol retirees have the knowledge and experience we need to address the challenges ahead, and this would provide a unique opportunity to continue their service.”
Reemployed annuitants serve at the discretion of the appointing official. CBP may grant a Dual Compensation Waiver, which allows Federal Employee Retirement Service and Civil Service Retirement System annuitants to return in a temporary or time-limited capacity without a reduction in salary while continuing to receive their full retirement benefits.
Those rehired will work full-time under term appointments lasting more than one year but not exceeding four years. The agency may extend these appointments based on operational needs.
Applications are open for two roles: Border Patrol Agent (Reemployed Annuitant) GS-1896-13 and Border Patrol Agent (Reemployed Annuitant) GS-1896-12.
More details, including frequently asked questions for applicants, can be found on the CBP website. Additional information about careers with CBP is available on its Careers page, as well as through social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
CBP describes itself as the nation's largest law enforcement organization, responsible for border management across land, air, and sea. The agency employs over 65,000 people who support lawful travel and trade while working to protect national security.
