LAW ENFORCEMENT - BORDER PATROL AGENT, UP TO $30,000 RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE
Company: United States Customs and Border Protection
Location: Chino Valley
Posted on: September 22, 2024
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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
INCENTIVES Newly 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 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 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
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 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. 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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