U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Border Patrol Agent - Experienced
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Laguna Niguel, California, us, 92607
Overview
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - Experienced (GL-9/GS-11). Check out higher-salaried federal law enforcement opportunities with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Your current or prior law enforcement experience may qualify you for this career opportunity with the nation’s premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country. You may qualify for these higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) employment opportunities if you have current or prior law enforcement experience. This experience could have been gained as part of a military police assignment or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization. Review the duties and responsibilities and qualifications sections to determine your eligibility. IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations. U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required. EARN UP TO $30,000 IN RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES
— Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will be offered a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 is paid upon successfully completing training at the Border Patrol Academy, with the remainder paid after completing a three-year service agreement. New BPAs accepting a
prioritized location
(Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer, and Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ) will be eligible for an additional $10,000. The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers opportunities to work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their mission of protecting America. If you seek an exciting and rewarding job with excellent pay and federal benefits, CBP is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities. Salary and Benefits
Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from: Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11 $63,148 - $120,145 per year Locality Pay: Varies by duty location Overtime Pay: Up to 25% Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations. A fully trained BPA 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 from GL-9 to GS-11 to 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 the lower grade level. All Border Patrol Agents may select from 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 similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings. Duties and Responsibilities
As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that protects the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and supporting the nation’s economic prosperity. Typical assignments include: Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations. Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions, including infrared scopes during night operations. Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband. Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks. Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using various assets (vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles). Qualifications
GL-9 : You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you have one year of specialized experience performing duties such as: Conducting physical searches of detained individuals, vehicles, and surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence. Apprehending, restraining, or working with other law enforcement to identify or apprehend violators of laws. Proficiency with firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders, and gathering evidence for criminal cases. If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level. GS-11 : You qualify for the GS-11 grade level with one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, in an official law enforcement capacity such as: Using intelligence to track illegal operations, threats, and contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official. Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats, and illegal operations to determine sources and patterns. Apprehending violators by utilizing complex technology including surveillance and communications equipment. The above experience will be applied in: making arrests, using firearms judiciously, handling people professionally, analyzing information rapidly, and maintaining informant networks. There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities. Other Requirements
Citizenship:
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. Residency:
You must have had primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years. Age Restriction:
You must be referred before reaching 40 years old, per law enforcement retirement provisions. Age rules may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement position. Veterans’ Preference:
You may 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 hire, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, NM for about six months of training. BPA work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish and English; training will include language proficiency in Spanish. How to Apply
Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, and complete the pre-screening questions. You will receive links to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS to complete your application. Review all details of the job opportunity announcement and follow instructions, including submitting resume, transcripts, and other documents. Applications will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam. If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: careers.cbp.gov/s/usbp. Note: As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you’ll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.
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Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - Experienced (GL-9/GS-11). Check out higher-salaried federal law enforcement opportunities with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Your current or prior law enforcement experience may qualify you for this career opportunity with the nation’s premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country. You may qualify for these higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) employment opportunities if you have current or prior law enforcement experience. This experience could have been gained as part of a military police assignment or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization. Review the duties and responsibilities and qualifications sections to determine your eligibility. IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations. U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required. EARN UP TO $30,000 IN RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES
— Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will be offered a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 is paid upon successfully completing training at the Border Patrol Academy, with the remainder paid after completing a three-year service agreement. New BPAs accepting a
prioritized location
(Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer, and Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ) will be eligible for an additional $10,000. The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers opportunities to work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their mission of protecting America. If you seek an exciting and rewarding job with excellent pay and federal benefits, CBP is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities. Salary and Benefits
Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from: Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11 $63,148 - $120,145 per year Locality Pay: Varies by duty location Overtime Pay: Up to 25% Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations. A fully trained BPA 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 from GL-9 to GS-11 to 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 the lower grade level. All Border Patrol Agents may select from 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 similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings. Duties and Responsibilities
As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that protects the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and supporting the nation’s economic prosperity. Typical assignments include: Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations. Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions, including infrared scopes during night operations. Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband. Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks. Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using various assets (vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles). Qualifications
GL-9 : You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you have one year of specialized experience performing duties such as: Conducting physical searches of detained individuals, vehicles, and surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence. Apprehending, restraining, or working with other law enforcement to identify or apprehend violators of laws. Proficiency with firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders, and gathering evidence for criminal cases. If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level. GS-11 : You qualify for the GS-11 grade level with one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, in an official law enforcement capacity such as: Using intelligence to track illegal operations, threats, and contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official. Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats, and illegal operations to determine sources and patterns. Apprehending violators by utilizing complex technology including surveillance and communications equipment. The above experience will be applied in: making arrests, using firearms judiciously, handling people professionally, analyzing information rapidly, and maintaining informant networks. There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities. Other Requirements
Citizenship:
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. Residency:
You must have had primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years. Age Restriction:
You must be referred before reaching 40 years old, per law enforcement retirement provisions. Age rules may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement position. Veterans’ Preference:
You may 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 hire, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, NM for about six months of training. BPA work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish and English; training will include language proficiency in Spanish. How to Apply
Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, and complete the pre-screening questions. You will receive links to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS to complete your application. Review all details of the job opportunity announcement and follow instructions, including submitting resume, transcripts, and other documents. Applications will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam. If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: careers.cbp.gov/s/usbp. Note: As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you’ll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.
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