Experienced Border Patrol Agent - Up to 20,000 Recruitment Incentive
Company: United States Customs and Border Protection
Location: Southfield
Posted on: November 16, 2023
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Job Description:
NATIONWIDE OPENINGS INCLUDING NORTHERN BORDER STATIONS - APPLY
TODAY URGENT: This opportunity will close upon receipt of 4,200
applications. 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 for GL-5 and -7
Salary for newly appointed GL-5 and GL-7 grade level Border Patrol
Agents varies from $46,495 - $83,661 depending upon grade level
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. 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. Salary for GL-9
Salary for newly appointed GL-9 grade level Border Patrol Agents
varies from $59,021 - $95,192 depending upon grade level 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. This is a
career ladder position with a grade level progression of 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. Benefits 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 operation needs. Duty Locations: Location
determined by the needs of the agency. Job offers are made based on
operational needs and requirements and are determined by the U.S.
Border Patrol. Although the following locations 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, Del Rio, El Paso, Laredo, and Rio Grande Valley sectors
in Texas; El Centro Sector in Southern California; and Yuma Sector
in Arizona. ALSO, NATIONWIDE OPENINGS INCLUDING NORTHERN BORDER
STATIONS - APPLY TODAY URGENT: This opportunity will close upon
receipt of 4,200 applications. 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 A 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 : 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. If you have previous
or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience,
you may qualify at the GL-9 grade level. You qualify for the GL-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. Education
Substitution: There is no education substitution for this 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 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 links 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 USBP website
(www.cbp.gov/careers/usbp) and check the CBP calendar at
www.cbp.gov/cbp-events-calendar frequently for upcoming
informational webinars, in-person recruiter events, and virtual
career events.
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