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$135K - $175K/yr

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TSS seeking an International Training Support Specialists to directly support the US Coast Guard ... Border Security program. This position is contingent upon award of contract. What You'll Do: The ...

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How much do border guard jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for border guard in the United States is $16.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a border guard?

Border Guards are law enforcement officers responsible for monitoring and securing a country's borders. Their duties include preventing illegal entry, smuggling, and trafficking, as well as ensuring that immigration and customs laws are enforced. They may work at land crossings, airports, or seaports and often collaborate with other national and international security agencies. Border Guards play a critical role in maintaining national security and facilitating legal trade and travel.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a border guard?

To thrive as a Border Guard, you need strong observational skills, physical fitness, and knowledge of border security procedures, often supported by a relevant law enforcement or security background. Familiarity with surveillance technology, document verification systems, and sometimes firearms certification is typically required. Attention to detail, integrity, effective communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are standout soft skills. These skills and qualities are crucial to ensure national security, prevent illegal activities, and maintain order at border crossings.

What are some common challenges faced by border guards during their daily duties?

Border Guards often encounter challenges such as working in remote or harsh environments, managing long and irregular shifts, and responding quickly to unexpected situations like illegal crossings or emergencies. They must remain vigilant while conducting inspections, verifying documentation, and collaborating with other law enforcement agencies. Effective communication, adaptability, and strong teamwork are essential to handle the physical and mental demands of the role.

What is the difference between Border Guard vs Customs Officer?

AspectBorder GuardCustoms Officer
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, specialized training, sometimes military backgroundHigh school diploma, customs training, sometimes law enforcement experience
Work EnvironmentBorder crossings, ports, airports, outdoor and security settingsCustoms offices, ports, airports, inspection stations
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, border security departmentsCustoms agencies, border control departments

Border Guards and Customs Officers both work in border security but have different primary roles. Border Guards focus on preventing illegal crossings and maintaining border security, often working outdoors and in security settings. Customs Officers primarily inspect goods and travelers to enforce import/export laws, working mainly in inspection stations. While their training overlaps, their daily duties and work environments differ, making each role unique within border security operations.

How do you get hired for border guard?

To become a border guard, candidates typically need to meet age and citizenship requirements, pass physical fitness tests, background checks, and drug screenings. Applicants often need to complete specialized training at a federal or state training academy and may be required to obtain relevant certifications or clearances before starting the job.

Is it hard to get a job in border guard?

Getting a job as a border guard can be competitive and typically requires meeting specific eligibility criteria, including age, background checks, physical fitness, and sometimes passing written exams or training programs. Candidates often need relevant skills such as language proficiency and security awareness, and the hiring process may involve multiple steps and assessments.

What states have the most Border Guard jobs?

States with the most job openings for Border Guard jobs include:

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Infographic showing various Border Guard job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,072 per year, or $16.9 per hour.

Senior All-Source Intelligence Analyst

Arlington, VA โ€ข On-site

Socket.dev
Network Securityย โ€ขย 1 - 10 employees

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Senior All-Source Intelligence Analyst

At Celestar, a B&A Company, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers who combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value โ€“ not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients and with each other as one team working towards a common vision. Weโ€™d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

B&A is looking for a Senior All-Source Intelligence Analyst to join us at the National Guard Bureau in support of an important mission. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team while supportingโ€ฆ

Responsibilities
  • Conduct all-source intelligence analysis using classified, unclassified, publicly available, and geospatial information to assess, interpret, forecast, and report on national security issues, natural and man-made hazards, and other events impacting National Guard personnel, property, equipment, and operations.
  • Monitor NGB J2 Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs), Chiefโ€™s Critical Information Requirements (CCIRs), and Requests for Information/Assistance (RFI/RFAs), ensuring applicable requests are addressed within established timelines and status updates are provided to NGB J2 leadership.
  • Develop, review, brief, and publish classified and unclassified intelligence products, including Incident Awareness and Assessment (IAA), Homeland Defense/Security, Medical Intelligence, Cyber Intelligence, Information Operations, and Critical Infrastructure assessments, in accordance with DNI Analytic Tradecraft Standards.
  • Support all-hazard and contingency operations by coordinating with federal agencies, interagency partners, Joint Force Headquarters-State (JFHQ-State), and other National Guard stakeholders to identify intelligence requirements, assess federal IAA capabilities, and provide analytical and collection support.
  • Brief National Guard senior leaders and provide recurring intelligence reporting, including analytical products, Executive Summaries (EXSUMs), situational updates, and other products required by operational battle rhythms.
  • Deploy in support of contingency or emergency operations when required, including the ability to deploy within four hours of notification and support operations that may last 14 days or longer at locations throughout the United States.
  • Maintain the flexibility to support 24/7 operations, extended shifts of 12 hours or more, alternate work locations, and changing operational requirements, while also maintaining and updating NGB J2 IAA continuity procedures, SOPs, checklists, contact rosters, and related operational documentation.
Education and Experience
  • Masterโ€™s Degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and twelve (12) years of experience.
  • OR Bachelor's Degree related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and an additional five (5) years of related senior experience, for a total of seventeen (17) years, in lieu of a Master's Degree.
Required Skills
  • Comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirm completion of all developmental training and experiences for the labor category.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of the labor category activities required to meet mission requirements.
  • Mastery of qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies and pursuing developments in academia or other fields that affect tradecraft methodology.
  • Ability to define comprehensive, new, or unique research approaches that enable rigorous assessments to address and contribute to high-level tasks.
  • In-depth analysis of analytic operations and knowledge management issues across organizational and intra-IC boundaries, and clearly articulates key findings.
  • Ability to review analytic products for cogent arguments, tradecraft standards, and adequate support for conclusions; routinely tests the analytic rigor of analytic products.
Security Clearance
  • Active TS/SCI
More About Celestar, a B&A Company:Notable Clients

Celestar, a B&A company, has grown into a trusted partner for our clients, known for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full-time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A-sponsored training and certifications, pet insurance, commuter transit benefits, and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&Aโ€™s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

  • The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check-ins, personal development, financial management, stress management seminars, and more
  • A formal mentorship program
  • Job shadowing and cross-training opportunities
  • Brand Ambassador program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources including counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
  • Monthly teambuilding events
  • B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&Aโ€™s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employeeโ€™s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.

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