Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level, Up to $30,000 Recruitment Incentive
Company: United States Customs and Border Protection
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: October 29, 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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