Law Enforcement - Border Patrol Agent, Up to $20,000 Recruitment Incentive
Company: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: May 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Border Patrol Agent 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 INCENTIVESNewly 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 BenefitsSalary 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 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.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).
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