Border Patrol Agent - Experienced
Company: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location: Wharton
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Border Patrol Agent-Experienced Join the U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) team. Take the next steps by clicking to fill out
a short form to get your journey started. Your completion of this
short form is essential to your opportunity to become a Border
Patrol Agent making you a valuable member of the Federal Law
Enforcement Officers profession. As a Border Patrol Agent, you will
be part of our 60,000 - employee workforce. Law enforcement
experience is welcomed to qualify for these experienced
opportunities (additional CBP-related law enforcement training will
be provided). As a Border Patrol Agent with U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP), you will be part of one of the world's largest
law enforcement organizations charged with maintaining the security
of our national borders while facilitating lawful international
travel and trade. As a full-time employee, you also could receive
the full package of Federal employment benefits that include health
and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program and a
retirement savings plan akin to a traditional 401(k) offering. CBP
is hiring immediately for these full-time security-based
opportunities. Select this site's Apply link to join CBP's Talent
Network. You will be provided the official GL-9 BPA announcement
that appears on USAJobs, the Federal Government's official
employment site, where you will need to apply on-line. See the How
to Apply section below for more information. Typical assignments
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 Duty Locations: Offers are made based on operational
needs and requirements and are determined by the U.S. Border
Patrol. Although the locations listed 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 - Presidio Station, Van Horn Station,
Sanderson Station, Alpine Station, Sierra Blanca Station, Marfa
Station Del Rio Sector Texas - Abilene Station, Del Rio Station,
Brackettville Station, Comstock Station, Eagle Pass North Station,
Eagle Pass South Station, Carrizo Springs Station, Rocksprings
Station, San Angelo Station, Uvalde Station El Paso Sector Texas -
Alamogordo Station, Clint Station, Deming Station, El Paso Station,
Fort Hancock Station, Las Cruces Station, Lordsburg Station, Santa
Teresa Station, Truth or Consequences Station, Ysleta Station El
Centro Sector California - El Centro Station, Indio Station,
Calexico Station Laredo Sector Texas - Laredo South Station,
Cotulla Station, Hebbronville Station, Laredo West Station, Freer
Station, Laredo North Station, Zapata Station Rio Grande Valley
Sector Texas - Rio Grande City Station, Fort Brown Station, McAllen
Station, Brownsville Station, Falfurrias Station, Weslaco Station,
Kingsville Station, Harlingen Station Yuma Sector Arizona - Blythe
Station, Yuma Station, Wellton Station Salary You will begin your
career as a GL-9 grade level BPA and make $56,551 to $91,213 per
year depending upon exact 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. Travel Required Occasional travel - Travel may be
required based on operation needs. Conditions of Employment To
ensure compliance with an applicable nationwide preliminary
injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated,
depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the federal
government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19
vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on
Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for federal
employees. Therefore, to the extent a federal job announcement
includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that
requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request
information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants
for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols,
such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing,
travel, and quarantine. Firearm Proficiency: You will be required
to carry a firearm. Firearm proficiency is required for all Border
Patrol Agents and is part of the training provided. Probationary
Period: You must serve a one-year probationary period during the
first year of your initial permanent federal appointment. Formal
Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S.
Border patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately 6
months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality
laws, law enforcement and Border Patrol-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.
Residency Requirement: CBP has a residency requirement that applies
to all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Driver's License:
You must possess a valid driver's license. Qualifications for the
BPA GL-9 Grade Level Experience: One year of specialized work
experience equivalent to at least the GL-7 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. Education Substitution for the
GL-9 grade level: There is no education substitution for this grade
level. National Service Experience: refers to paid and unpaid
experience, including volunteer work done through National Service
programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations
(e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual,
community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical
competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable
training and experience that translates directly to paid
employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience,
including volunteer experience. To receive full credit for any and
all experience, please be sure to describe your duties, roles, and
responsibilities in detail. Age Requirement: 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). The age restriction does not
apply if you are a Veterans' Preference eligible Current Federal
Employees: Current federal employees who apply to this announcement
may be required to accept a change to lower grade which will reduce
their current salary based on Federal pay regulations. Re-promotion
is not guaranteed. Timeframes and grade level re-promotion is at
the discretion of the agency. Political Appointees: The Office of
Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to
current or former political appointees. If you currently, or have
been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C,
Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive
Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources
Office. If you do not have previous or current law enforcement or
military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-7
grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-7 announcement. Additional
information Polygraph Examination: This is a polygraph-required
position. If you are not a current CBP employee in a law
enforcement position, you will be required to take a polygraph exam
and have favorable results in order to continue in the
pre-employment process. Polygraph Reciprocity: CBP may accept the
results of a prior federal polygraph exam in lieu of a CBP
polygraph exam. You will receive information to request reciprocity
in your Background Investigation package. Polygraph Waiver: Certain
veterans may be eligible to obtain a polygraph waiver. You will
receive information to request a waiver in your Background
Investigation package. Background Investigation: This position is a
sensitive National Security Position, and, upon selection,
applicants will be required to undergo, and must successfully pass,
a Tier 5 investigation or equivalent for placement and retention in
this position. Pre-Screening Interview: As part of the suitability
process, you may be required to undergo a pre-screening interview.
Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence: The Border Patrol Agent
position is a weapons-carrying position. Any person who has been
convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot
lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition. Therefore, if you have
been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you are
not qualified for this position. Medical/Physical Requirements: You
must complete the medical screening process and be found to meet
the medical standards for the position. If you do not meet the
medical standards for the position, you may request a waiver of the
medical standard by demonstrating with non-medical information
that, with or without reasonable accommodation, you can safely
perform the essential duties of the position. Drug Testing
Requirements: This is a drug testing designated position. You must
complete and pass a drug test as a condition of employment.
Employees are subject to drug testing in compliance with the
Agency's Drug-Free Workplace Program. Physical Fitness Screening:
You will be required to successfully pass the Pre-employment
Fitness Test. This a 6-week program designed to assist you in
achieving a level of physical fitness that will help you
successfully pass CBP fitness test. Interview Process: You will be
required to pass a face-to-face structured interview. How You Will
Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well
you meet the qualifications above. Your resume and supporting
documentation will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic
qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications,
your experience and training will be rated using an online
self-assessment questionnaire that is based on the competencies or
knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below. You will receive a
score ranging from 70-100 based on your responses. Your entire
application package will then be reviewed. Knowledge, Skills,
Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAOs): Candidates who meet
the minimum qualification requirements are required to possess
certain Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Other Characteristics
(KSAOs) to successfully perform the functions of this position.
Candidates will be asked to demonstrate their ability to perform of
these KSAOs in their resume. The KSAOs are: Knowledge of
Immigration and Nationality Law (e.g., non-immigrant
classifications, immigrant classifications, inadmissible
noncitizens, removable noncitizens, derivative citizenship, 8 USC)
Knowledge of the Use of Force Policy (e.g., firearms, less-lethal
devices and techniques, qualification requirements) Knowledge of
Criminal Law and Procedure (e.g., statutory authority) Skill in
Using Physical Techniques (e.g., self-defense, baton, OC spray,
PLS) Skill in Using Firearms (e.g., handgun, shotgun, M-4) Skills
in Basic Operation of a Motor Vehicle (e.g., everyday use of
vehicles, parallel parking) Applicants who successfully complete
the application process will be referred during the open period of
this announcement in order of applications received. If you meet
the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the
following categories based on your experience and training for
referral and consideration: Best Qualified: Applicants possessing
the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the
minimum qualifications Well Qualified: Applicants possessing the
type and quality of experience that exceeds the minimum
qualifications of the position and who demonstrate average
proficiency in most of the critical competencies Qualified:
Applicants possessing the type and quality of experience that meets
the minimum qualifications Veterans who have a compensable
service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed at the top
of the highest quality category depending on grade levels. Veterans
with 5-point preference or 10-point non-compensable preference who
meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed
above non-preference eligible within the category in which they
qualify. Reasonable Accommodation Requests: Federal agencies must
provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities
where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation
for any part of the application process should follow the
instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of
the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring
agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Required
Documents Resume: A resume in English is required. It must contain
your full legal name, address, phone number, complete work history,
a detailed description of your duties, the dates you performed
those duties (MM/DD/YY), as well as your hours worked per week.
Transcripts: Required if basing any part of your qualifications on
education and must be in English from an accredited institution.
Veterans' Preference Documents: If you claim Veterans' Preference
you will be required to submit proof of eligibility (DD 214
Member-4 copy, Certificate of Release or Discharge) showing your
Character of Service. Those applying for 10-Point preference must
submit documentation that demonstrates preference eligibility.
Statement of Service (Certification Letter): If you are still on
active duty you must submit certification from the Armed Forces
showing when you will be discharged or released from active duty.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate
military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service
dates including the expected discharge or release date; (2)
campaign badges and expeditionary medals; and (3) the character of
service. Age Requirement Documents: If you are over the age of 40
you will need to submit proof you are eligible for the position of
Border Patrol Agent. If you are claiming an age waiver based on
Federal law enforcement service, you must submit copies of your
SF-50s reflecting the beginning date and end date of creditable
Federal civilian (not military) service under Title 5 U.S.C.
8331(20), and Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(17). If you are claiming an age
waiver based on Veterans' Preference, submit the required Veterans'
Preference documents. SF-50: If you are a current/former Federal
employee it is recommended you submit your most recent SF-50
"Notification of Personnel Action" form. Please do not submit a
Performance Award SF-50. Are you claiming special priority
selection rights under the Career Transition Assistance Program
(CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)?
Please submit: a copy of your agency notice, a copy of your most
recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50,
Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position,
grade level, and duty location Are you a current or former
political appointee? If you are or have been a political Schedule
A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential appointee employee,
you must submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a
statement that provides the following information regarding your
most recent political appointment: Position title Type of
appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or
Presidential Appointee) Agency Beginning and ending dates of
appointment How to Apply Click on this site's "APPLY" link/button.
You will be taken to the CBP's Recruitment Application, immediately
upon registration you will receive a link to the Border Patrol
Agent GL-9 announcement on USAJobs, the Federal Government's
official employment site. To begin your online application, sign
into USA Jobs or create a USA Jobs account if you do not already
have one. Once you are at the Customs and Border Protection Border
Patrol Agent GL-9 grade level announcement, click Apply and follow
the online prompts to fill out the assessment questionnaire and
submit your application. Your application packet must include a
completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable
and/or required supporting documentation. Please see the Required
Document section for additional information. All application
materials must be in English. Applications and supporting
documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. Applicants may
not update any part of their application after initial submission.
You must submit your resume, application questionnaire, and any
supporting documents at the time of application. Please see the
Next Steps section for more information. Career Transition
Assistance Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition
Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must
submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents
section of this announcement. In addition, to be considered well
qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must possess the knowledge, skills
and abilities and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum
requirements of the position as shown in the evaluation section of
this announcement. CBP encourages women, minorities, and veterans
to apply for an exciting career with U.S. Customs and Border
Protection. Follow U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Twitter at
CBP and CBPJobs. Find us on LinkedIn at U.S. Customs and Border
Protection. Next Steps in the Application Process You will be
referred for selection consideration during the announcement open
period as you successfully complete the application, online
assessment questionnaire, and upload your documents. Your
application and supporting documents will be reviewed to determine
if you meet the minimum qualifications for the GL-9 grade level.
Please ensure all required documents are uploaded at the time of
application. A valid application does not guarantee selection. Your
status will be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check
your status, log into your USAJOBS account and go to your home page
to view active applications. If you meet minimum qualifications,
you will be contacted for placement into the hiring process. If you
are already in the pre-employment process for a Border Patrol Agent
position at the grades 5, 7 or 9 and you reapply under this
announcement and are subsequently referred for a position, all
active pre-employment process statuses will be applied to this
application (e.g., medical status, background investigation,
etc.,).
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