Nationwide Border Patrol Agents
Company: US Customs & Border Protection
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
NATIONWIDE OPENINGS INCLUDING NORTHERN BORDER STATIONS - APPLY
TODAY!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 (see
Duty Locations section, below).EARN UP TO $30,000 IN RECRUITMENT
INCENTIVESNewly appointed Border Patrol Agents will be offered a
$10,000 recruitment incentive upon successful completion of
training at the academy and an additional $10,000 recruitment
incentive after three years of service. Additionally, new agents
accepting one of the hard to fill locations will be eligible for an
additional $10,000 recruitment incentive (see Duty Locations
section, below).Salary and BenefitsSalary 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 agents
receive the full package 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 akin to a traditional 401(k) offering.Duties and
ResponsibilitiesAs 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 for the accomplishment of the
USBP Mission. These 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.Duty Locations-NATIONWIDE OPENINGS-Apply Today$10K
Recruitment Incentive for these hard to fill locations: Sierra
Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer, and Hebbronville, TX;
Lordsburg, NM; and Ajo, AZ. All incentive recipients will be
required to sign a three-year service agreement.Duty assignments at
time of offer are made based on operational needs and requirements
and are determined by the U.S. Border Patrol. The duty location
offered in your final offer letter may include any location within
the region.QualificationsYou 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; OREducation 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; ORCombination 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.; OREducation 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; ORA 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 RequirementsCitizenship: 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 ApplyClick 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,
and check the CBP calendar frequently for upcoming informational
webinars, in-person recruiter events, and virtual career
events.
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