Customs and Border Protection Officer

Don't miss out on this chance to apply for various job openings across the country, including California and stations along the northern border

Working with the USBP means collaborating with an elite force of trained professionals who exemplify a strong sense of team spirit, pride, and commitment in executing their daily mission to safeguard the nation.

If you're seeking a job that provides both satisfaction and financial stability, there are abundant options available to you.

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Newly enrolled Border Patrol Agents who commence their duty on or after January 8, 2024, will be able to benefit from lucrative recruitment incentives. They can avail an initial incentive of $10,000 after fulfilling the training criteria of the academy, and an additional $10,000 after serving for three years.

There are currently ten security vacancies available at CBP, with immediate start dates for successful candidates.

Compensation for GL-5 and GL-7 Positions

Border Patrol Agents who have completed full training are eligible for an additional 25% of base pay, based on the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014.

Salary for GL-9

Peaks and valleys are ubiquitous in the life of a Border Patrol Agent. Some days are slow, and others are intense. Whether you're in the field or working in a support position, you should be willing to work overtime, depending on your workload and work schedule. Agents should know that the salary varies significantly among grade level, duty station, and work schedule.

Benefits:

The benefits awarded to all agents of the federal employment include a comprehensive healthcare and insurance scheme, a liberal annual and sick leave program, and active involvement in the Thrift Savings Plan - a pension plan akin to a conventional 401(k).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Border Patrol agents are entrusted with the responsibility of protecting the nations borders, preventing the entry of illegal individuals and goods, and maintaining economic prosperity. Being a part of the broader Border Patrol team means that you play a crucial role in enforcing federal law.

Typical activities include:

• To maintain vigilance over land borders, one must employ covert surveillance to detect, prevent, and apprehend those who are in the country unlawfully or involved in the smuggling of noncitizens.
• Answering to sensory alerts from electronic devices; construing and obeying trails, impressions, and other tangible indications; operating infrared scopes when performing nocturnal operations.
• Addressing airplane sightings and taking other anti-smuggling measures, such as inspecting farmland and ranches, monitoring traffic, patrolling cities, and conducting checks on transport.
• To achieve its objectives, the USBP employs Government assets like snowmobiles, ATVs, and motorcycles alongside other equipment traditionally used in law enforcement during border and coastal patrols.
• Infrequently, operational necessities may demand traveling.

Duty Locations:

The agency selects work locations based on their exigencies. Owing to the operational necessities and prerequisites of the U.S. Border Patrol, the recruitment offers are contingent upon them. The region has several duty locations available, but the final letter may specify any of them.

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Qualifications:

Meeting any of the following criteria will make you eligible for the GL-5 grade level:

Salary: Salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience level

Experience Substitution: One year of related professional experience could be substituted for one year of training at college, university, or a technical or vocational school at the junior college level or above

A Blend of Professional Experience and Educational Attainment: Achieved via a harmonious blend of practical job experience and higher education. This will be determined by evaluating your resume and official or unofficial academic transcripts submitted along with the application.

To meet the requirements for the GL-7 grade level, you must possess one of the following:

Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in criminology, law enforcement, police science, or a related field; OR a combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the above

Education Exchange: Meeting the educational qualifications for this role involves either holding a bachelor's degree with exceptional academic achievement due to one's class ranking, a GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0, or membership in an honor society. Another method of qualification is demonstrating that one will attain Superior Academic Achievement in their bachelor's degree program. There is an additional option to satisfy the educational requirements by substituting a year of graduate-level training in a field relating to law enforcement acquired from an accredited institution. Possible subjects of study include criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation. The completion of such training must be within 9 months before the announcement's ending date

Evaluating Experience and Education: The employer will assess the applicant's credentials by analyzing both their prior work experience and educational qualifications. The candidate's resume and official transcripts will be significant factors in this evaluation.

Individuals with prior or current experience in law enforcement or military law enforcement may be considered for the GL-9 grade level:

For this role, you must possess the skillset necessary to plan and conduct investigations, plan and execute arrests, serve court orders (warrants), utilize firearms, and/or engage with individuals in a persuasive, tactful, and resourceful manner.

This grade level cannot be replaced by any form of education.

Other Requirements:

Only individuals who are American citizens may submit their application for this post.

In order to meet the requirements, you need to have resided primarily in the United States (including protectorates as recognized by international law) for at least three of the preceding five years.

If you are currently 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 may not apply to you.

Veterans Preference: Those who are eligible for Veterans Preference may qualify for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), which is not subject to age limitations.

Specialized Instruction: During your training at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, you will receive specialized training tailored to your career path with the USBP. Such training may include courses in Border Patrol operations, agriculture, anti-smuggling tactics, or other relevant areas based on your intended role within the agency.