BORDER PATROL AGENT
Company: United States Customs and Border Protection
Location: Surprise
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at time of offer
may include the Southwest Border including remote or hard-to-fill
locations. USBP 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. $10K
Recruitment Incentive for these hard-to-fill locations: Sierra
Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer, and Hebbronville, TX;
Lordsburg, NM; and Ajo, AZ. Eligibility for this incentive includes
a three-year service agreement. . . . . . . . . . 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. EARN UP TO $30,000 IN RECRUITMENT
INCENTIVES --Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will be offered a
$20,000 recruitment incentive. The first $10,000 to be paid upon
successfully completing training at the Border Patrol Academy and
the remainder to be paid after completing a three-year service
agreement. Additionally, new agents accepting a hard to fill duty
location will be eligible for an additional $10,000. 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 a
traditional 401(k) offering. Duties and Responsibilities As a
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) you will be part of our 60,000 workforce
that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our
borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's
economic prosperity. Being a Border Patrol Agent makes you a
valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO)
profession. Typical activities include: Detecting, preventing, and
apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens
at or near the land borders by maintaining surveillance from covert
positions. Responding to electronic sensor alarms; interpreting and
following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence; using
infrared scopes during night operations. Responding to aircraft
sighting and other anti-smuggling activities and performing farm
and ranch checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation
checks. Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways
and using a variety of Government assets to accomplish the United
States Border Patrol mission. Assets may include, but are not
limited to motor vehicles, horses, watercraft, off-road vehicles,
ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles. Occasional travel may be
required based on operational needs. Qualifications You qualify for
the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following:
Experience: One year of general work experience 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 bachelor's degree or successful
completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading
to a bachelor's degree from an accredited or college or university;
OR will receive a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university within nine (9) months from the closing date of this
announcement and will upload all official or unofficial transcripts
before the closing date of this announcement; OR Combination of
Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience
AND successfully completed college education. This will be
calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts
submitted with your application. You qualify for the GL-7 grade
level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One year of
specialized work experience that shows you have the skills
necessary to make sound judgments and decisions; to deal
effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner; to
analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions and apply
these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as training others,
managing finances, code enforcement, doing compliance work,
corrections, security, military, emergency responders, etc.; OR
Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's
degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1)
class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher
out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will
receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or
one full year of graduate level education in a field of study
related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland
security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial
systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections
and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university within
nine (9) months from the closing date of this announcement; OR A
Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated
using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted
with your application. If you have previous or current law
enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify
at the GL-9 or GS-11 grade level. You qualify for the GL-9 grade
level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent
to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their
vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband,
currency, and other evidence. Apprehending or physically
restraining violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
Preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g.,
warrants, subpoenas, etc.) and gathering evidence for criminal
cases prosecuted through the court system. You qualify for the
GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience
equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing
duties such as: Developing and utilizing intelligence information
to track illegal operations and/or contraband. Leading
investigations of fraud, contraband, and/or illegal operations to
determine sources and patterns. Utilizing various forms of complex
technology that includes surveillance, detection, situation
awareness systems, and communications equipment to aid in the
apprehension of violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
Communicating assignments and training peers on the application of
the appropriate law enforcement problem-solving methods,
investigative techniques, and other law enforcement procedures.
Working with law enforcement officials or government agencies to
identify and/or apprehend violators of state, federal, or
immigration laws. There are no education substitutions for the GL 9
and GS 11 positions. Other Requirements Citizenship: You must be a
U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. Residency: You must have
had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared
under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this
position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions.
Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol
Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance
with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age
restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have
previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement
(non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title
5 U.S.C. 8412(d). Veterans' Preference: You may also be eligible
for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The
age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference
eligible. Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be
detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico,
for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in
immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement and USBP-specific
operations, drivers training, physical techniques, firearms, and
other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and
read Spanish, as well as English. Agents will be provided training
to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy. How
to Apply Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to
the CBP Talent Network page. For Position of Interest select Border
Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions. You will
then be provided with links to the Job Opening Announcements (JOAs)
on USAJOBS , the federal government's official employment site, to
complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the
job opening announcement and follow all instructions in the
application process. If you have questions about the application
process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page:
careers.cbp.gov/s/usbp , and check the CBP calendar at
cbp.gov/cbp-events-calendar frequently for upcoming informational
webinars, in-person recruiter events, and virtual career events.
Interested in other career opportunities with CBP? Visit
careers.cbp.gov.
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