Security Patrol Agent - Overnights
NATIONWIDE OPENINGS INCLUDING NORTHERN BORDER STATIONS - APPLY TODAY CURRENT OR PRIOR LAW ENFORCEMENT --Applicants with current or prior law enforcement experience can enter on duty at higher grade levels (GL 9-GS 11)EARN UP TO $30,000 IN RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES --Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will be offered a $20,000 recruitment incentiveThe first $10,000 to be paid upon successfully completing training at the Border Patrol Academy and the remainder to be paid after completing a three-year service agreementEARN UP TO $30,000 IN RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will be offered a $10,000 recruitment incentive upon successful completion of training at the academy and an additional $10,000 recruitment incentive after three years of serviceAdditionally, new agents accepting one of the hard to fill locations will be eligible for an additional $10,000 recruitment incentive (see Duty Locations section, below)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 overtimeAll agents 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) offeringDetecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the land borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positionsusing infrared scopes during night operationsResponding to aircraft sighting and other anti-smuggling activities and performing 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 MissionThese assets may include, but are not limited to motor vehicles, horses, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcyclesOccasional travel may be required based on operational needsDuty Locations-NATIONWIDE OPENINGS-Apply Today $10K Recruitment Incentive for these hard to fill locations:
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 bachelors degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelors degree from an accredited or college or university; OR will receive a bachelors 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 educationThis will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your applicationYou 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 bachelors degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., Or will receive a bachelors degree with Superior Academic AchievementOr 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 applicationYou 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 evidenceApprehending or physically restraining violators of state, federal, or immigration lawsPreparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court systemYou 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 contrabandLeading investigations of fraud, contraband, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patternsUtilizing 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 lawsCommunicating assignments and training peers on the application of the appropriate law enforcement problem solving methods, investigative techniques, and other law enforcement proceduresWorking with law enforcement officials or government agencies to identify and/or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration lawsSresidency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five yearsIn accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisionsCandidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03Veterans' 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 eligibleFormal 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 coursesBorder Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as EnglishAgents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the academyYou will be linked to the CBP Talent Network pageYou will then be provided with links to the Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS , the federal government's official employment site, to complete your applicationBe certain to review ALL details of the job opening announcement and follow all instructions in the application processIf 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. Recommended Skills Investigation Law Enforcement Security Management Requisition Management Human Resources Diversification (Investing) Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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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 bachelors degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelors degree from an accredited or college or university; OR will receive a bachelors 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 educationThis will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your applicationYou 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 bachelors degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., Or will receive a bachelors degree with Superior Academic AchievementOr 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 applicationYou 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 evidenceApprehending or physically restraining violators of state, federal, or immigration lawsPreparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court systemYou 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 contrabandLeading investigations of fraud, contraband, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patternsUtilizing 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 lawsCommunicating assignments and training peers on the application of the appropriate law enforcement problem solving methods, investigative techniques, and other law enforcement proceduresWorking with law enforcement officials or government agencies to identify and/or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration lawsSresidency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five yearsIn accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisionsCandidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03Veterans' 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 eligibleFormal 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 coursesBorder Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as EnglishAgents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the academyYou will be linked to the CBP Talent Network pageYou will then be provided with links to the Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS , the federal government's official employment site, to complete your applicationBe certain to review ALL details of the job opening announcement and follow all instructions in the application processIf 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. Recommended Skills Investigation Law Enforcement Security Management Requisition Management Human Resources Diversification (Investing) Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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