Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
Company: Careerbuilder-US
Location: Shasta Lake
Posted on: January 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Border Patrol Agent GL-7BackgroundU. S Customs and Border
Protection (CBP), a component of the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS), is one of the world's largest law enforcement
organizations and is charged with keeping terrorists and their
weapons out of the U.S. while facilitating lawful international
travel and trade. CBP takes a comprehensive approach to border
management and control, combining customs, immigration, border
security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and
supportive activity.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAs a Border Patrol
Agent (BPA) you will be part of our 60,000-employee workforce that
strives to protect the American people, safeguard our borders, and
enhance the nation's economic prosperity.Being a Border Patrol
Agent makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement
Officer (LEO) profession.Select this site's Apply link to join
CBP's Talent Network, you will be provided the official GL-7 BPA
announcement that appears on USAJobs, the Federal Government's
official employment site, where you apply on-line.See the How to
Apply section below for more information.NOTE: You may be eligible
to receive a monetary recruitment incentive (certain conditions
apply) of up to $10,000 available to all new Border Patrol Agents.
New entry-level Agents who graduate from the Border Patrol Academy
will receive a one-time bonus of $5,000. An additional $5,000 will
be available to those new Agents who complete their first year of
assignment in specially identified remote locations as determined
by Border Patrol leadership. All incentive recipients will be
required to sign a one-year service agreement. Our Border Patrol
Agents make America safer and more prosperous, and we hope this new
financial opportunity will encourage you to join our Border Patrol
family.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.Typical assignments include:Detecting,
preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
of noncitizens at or near the land borders by maintaining
surveillance from covert positionsResponding to electronic sensor
alarmsInterpreting and following tracks, marks and other physical
evidenceUsing infrared scopes during night operationsResponding to
aircraft sighting and other anti-smuggling activitiesPerforming
farm and ranch checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and
transportation checksPatrolling 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 motorcyclesDuty
Locations: Job 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 StationDel
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 StationEl 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 StationEl
Centro Sector California - El Centro Station, Indio Station,
Calexico StationLaredo Sector Texas - Laredo South Station, Cotulla
Station, Hebbronville Station, Laredo West Station, Freer Station,
Laredo North Station, Zapata StationRio Grande Valley Sector Texas
- Rio Grande City Station, Fort Brown Station, McAllen Station,
Brownsville Station, Falfurrias Station, Weslaco Station,
Kingsville Station, Harlingen StationYuma Sector Arizona - Blythe
Station, Yuma Station, Wellton StationSalary
You will begin your career as a GL-7 grade level BPA and make
$50,704 - $80,151 depending upon 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 RequiredOccasional travel -
Travel may be required based on operation needs.Conditions of
EmploymentTo 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-7 Grade LevelYou 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 deal effectively with people in a courteous and
tactful manner; 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.; 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:Combination of Experience and
Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official
or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.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.
Experience as a CBP Explorer may be qualifying if your resume
provides sufficient information to credit your 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 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 have
previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement
experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 grade level. Please refer
to the BPA GL-9 announcement.Additional informationPolygraph
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 EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well
you meet the qualifications above.You will be evaluated based on
your resume, supporting documents, and the entrance examination.
Test scores prior to March 16, 2021, are no longer valid.The
entrance exam consists of two parts: 1) the online assessment taken
on a personal computer and, 2) the proctored exam taken at a local
testing center.The Proctored Examination contains the following
assessment: Logical Reasoning. To be eligible, applicants must pass
the entrance examination with a score of at least 70.If you pass
the entrance exam and meet minimum qualifications, you will be
placed in one of the following categories for referral and
consideration:Best Qualified: Applicants possessing the type and
quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum
qualificationsVery Highly Qualified: Applicants possessing the type
and quality of experience that exceeds, to a very considerable
extent, the minimum qualificationsHighly Qualified: Applicants
possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds, to a
considerable extent, the minimum qualificationsWell Qualified:
Applicants possessing the type and quality of experience that
marginally exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and
who demonstrate average proficiency in most of the critical
competenciesQualified: 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: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or
mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and
Americans with Disabilities Act 1990, as amended, that would
interfere with completing the Border Patrol Agent Entrance Exam,
you are able to request a Reasonable Accommodation prior to the
online assessment and/or proctored exam.Required DocumentsResume: 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, anda
copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action,
noting your current position, grade level, and duty locationAre 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 titleType of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule
C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee)AgencyBeginning and
ending dates of appointmentHow to ApplyClick on this site's "APPLY"
link/button. You will be taken to CBP's Recruitment Application,
immediately upon registration you will receive a link to the Border
Patrol Agent GL-7 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 GL-7
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
Documents 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 ProcessA new entrance
examination went into effect March 16, 2021. All applicants for
GL-7 positions will be required to complete the two-part entrance
examination.Once you submit your application, you will receive an
email from CBPEntry_Support@psionline.com with a link to create an
account to access the online assessment, which takes approximately
1 hour. You must complete this portion of the exam on a personal
computer within 72 hours of receipt of the email.Upon completion of
the online assessment, you will receive a second email from
CBPEntry_Support@psionline.com to schedule the proctored exam at a
local testing center. You will have 21 days to schedule and
complete the proctored exam at a local testing center. Please be
sure to check your email, spam, and junk folders daily. Scheduling
the proctored exam as soon as possible will ensure the most options
for testing. Please allow approximately 4 hours to complete the
exam.You will only be allowed one test result for the entrance exam
for six (6) months, and the most recent score will be used
regardless of whether it is a passing or failing result. A passing
score does not guarantee selection.If you meet the qualifications
for this position and have a passing score, you will be considered
for future openings in "category order" in accordance with
Veterans' Preference regulations.Your status will be updated on USA
Jobs throughout the process. To check your status, log into your
USA Jobs account and go to your home page to view active
applications.SDL2017
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