Security Patrol / Field Agent

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) GL-5 / 7 grade levels NEW

RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES! Border Patrol determines duty

assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which

may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences.

Relocation may be required. Border Patrol (USBP) offers those

interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work

with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose

camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily

mission of protecting America. Border Patrol (USBP), within the

U.Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is hiring immediately for

these full-time, entry-level, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO)

opportunities. Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an

array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental

and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave

program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement

plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.

• Recruitment

Incentive

CFR 575.102) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first

$10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border

Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a

prioritized location. Retention Incentive

Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional

incentives distributed over their first four years. Detecting and

questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom

laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine

citizenship or violations Preventing and apprehending undocumented

noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by

maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using

infrared scopes during night operations Performing farm checks,

building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation

checks Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways

using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses,

vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and

motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission. Experience :

One (1) 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

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 college or university; 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. Experience : One year

of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills

necessary to : Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of

firearms. Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions

where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of

required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement

capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations

of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal

offenders, security, military, etc. Make arrests and exercise sound

judgment in the use of firearms; or develop and maintain contact

with a network of informants. A bachelor's degree with superior

academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2)

grade-point average (i.e., 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; A Combination of Experience and

Education : This will be calculated using your resume and official

or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. Citizen

to apply for this position. S. residency (includes protectorates as

declared under international law) for at least three of the last

five years. 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.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 : 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, driver training, physical techniques,

firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the

ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border

Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with

the Spanish language at the Academy. 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, then

complete the pre-screening questions. You'll then receive a link(s)

to the BPA 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

opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the

application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.)

You 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.Border

Patrol page : careers.cbp.gov / s / usbp. As a subscriber to the CBP

Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information

about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with

CBP.