PATROL AGENT (FULL-TIME)
Company: United States Customs and Border Protection
Location: Castaic
Posted on: November 11, 2024
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Job Description:
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 to be paid upon successfully
completing training at the Border Patrol Academy and the remainder
to be paid in full after completing a three-year service agreement.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these
full-time career opportunities. Salary and Benefits Salary for
newly appointed Border Patrol Agents varies from $48,809-$87,838
(GL-5 - 7) and from $61,965-$117,896 (GL-9 - GS-11) depending upon
grade-level, duty location, and work schedule, including overtime.
All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array 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 similar to traditional and
ROTH 401(k) offerings. Detecting, preventing, and apprehending
undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near
the land borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions.
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 to
accomplish the USBP mission. 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 operational needs. 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;
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; 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 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.; 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 within nine (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 GL-9 grade level if you possess
one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next
lower grade level, performing duties such as: Performing physical
searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their
immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other
evidence. Apprehending or physically restraining violators of
state, federal, or immigration laws. You qualify for the GS-11
grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience
equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing
duties such as: Developing and utilizing intelligence information
to track illegal operations and/or contraband. Leading
investigations of fraud, contraband, and/or illegal operations to
determine sources and patterns. Utilizing various forms of complex
technology that includes surveillance, detection, situation
awareness systems, and communications equipment to aid in the
apprehension of violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
Communicating assignments and training peers on the application of
the appropriate law enforcement problem-solving methods,
investigative techniques, and other law enforcement procedures.
Working with law enforcement officials or government agencies to
identify and/or apprehend violators of state, federal, or
immigration laws. 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. 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, drivers training,
physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol
work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as
English. Agents will be provided training to become proficient with
the Spanish language at the Academy. You will be linked to the CBP
Talent Network page. You will then be provided with links to 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 U.gov/cbp-events-calendar
frequently for upcoming informational webinars, in-person recruiter
events, and virtual career events.
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