Border Patrol Agent, Entry Level
Company: US Customs & Border Protection
Location: Mesa
Posted on: March 12, 2023
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Job Description:
The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a
career in federal 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 launch your career.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:
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 and/or register for an
upcoming webinar -or virtual career event
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