BORDER PATROL AGENT - 10K TO 20K RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE
Company: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location: Troy
Posted on: October 31, 2024
Job Description:
The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a
career in law enforcement an exceptional 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 are looking for an exciting and rewarding job that
also provides great pay, benefits, and job stability, now is the
time to make your move. - -EARN UP TO $20,000 IN RECRUITMENT
INCENTIVES -Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will be offered a
$10,000 recruitment incentive upon successful completion of the
required training at the USBP academy. Agents accepting a position
in one of USBP's hard to fill locations will be eligible for an
additional $10,000 incentive. Conditions may apply. -U.S. Customs
and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these
full-time security-based opportunities. - -Salary and Benefits
-Salary for newly appointed GL-7 grade level Border Patrol Agents
varies from $52,921 - $83,661 depending upon duty location and work
schedule, including overtime. A fully trained Border Patrol Agent
may be eligible up to an additional 25% of base pay in accordance
with the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. - -Candidates with at least
one (1) year of law enforcement experience and/or certain military
backgrounds may qualify at the GL-9 grade level and make $59,021 -
$95,192 depending upon exact location and work schedule, including
overtime. -Agents will also 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.
-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. -
- 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
vehicles, horses, vessels, watercrafts, off-road vehicles, ATVs,
snowmobiles, and motorcycles. -
- Occasional travel may be required based on operation needs. -
-Duty Locations: -Job offers are made based on operational needs
and requirements and are determined by the U.S. Border Patrol.
Although the locations listed below will most likely be available,
the duty location offered in your final offer letter may include
any location within the Southwest Border region as follows: -Big
Bend Sector Texas, Del Rio Sector Texas, El Paso Sector Texas,
Laredo Sector Texas, Rio Grande Valley Sector Texas, El Centro
Sector California, Yuma Sector Arizona - - -Qualifications: -You
qualify for the GS-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 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. - -You
qualify for the GS-9 grade level if you possess the following
experience: -One year of specialized work experience equivalent to
at least the next lower grade level that shows that you have the
ability to enforce local, state, and/or federal laws and
regulations in a law enforcement capacity and otherwise have the
authority or ability to do the following: plan and conduct
investigations, plan and make arrests, serve court orders
(warrants), use firearms, and/or deal with people in a persuasive,
tactful, and resourceful manner. - -Note: There is no education
substitution for this GS-9 grade level. - -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. You will also be provided
training to become proficient with the Spanish language and will be
tested on your language abilities. - -How to Apply: -To apply for
this position, click the Apply button/link on this site. You will
be linked to the CBP Talent Network page. Complete the information
requested on that page and for Position of Interest select -Border
Patrol Agent. -You will then be provided a link to 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 USBP website
(www.cbp.gov/careers/contact-border-patrol-agent-recruiter) and/or
register for an upcoming -webinar
-(www.cbp.gov/cbp-events-calendar) or -virtual career event
-(www.cbp.gov/careerexpo). - Additional information:Employment
type: Full-time
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