Border patrol agent

Border Patrol Agent (BPA)
With more than 69,000 employees, U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and the largest federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. CBP protects the United States by preventing terrorists and their weapons from entering the country while facilitating lawful international travel and trade.
As a Border Patrol Agent (BPA) within CBP, you will be a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
CBP is urgently hiring to fill
full-time,
entry and mid-level, career
positions where your education OR prior general or experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify.
Along with excellent base pay, exceptional federal employment benefits, and job stability, CBP
is offering additional recruitment and retention incentives (see details below).
Duties
Typical assignments include:
Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.
Salary and Benefits
Selections from this announcement will be at the GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11 grade levels with promotion potential to the GS-12 grade level. Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, from $51,632 - $124,717 per year. BPAs are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.
*Recruitment Incentive*
*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location. See the Duty Location section below for a list of prioritized locations.
*Retention Incentive*
Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $30,000 in additional incentives distributed over the next three years.
Duty Locations
Big Bend Sector Stations
- Alpine, Marfa, Presidio, *Sanderson, *Sierra Blanca
Blaine Sector Stations
- Blaine, Bellingham, Port Angeles, Sumas
Buffalo Sector Stations
*Oswego
Del Rio Sector Stations
- *Comstock
El Paso Sector Stations
- Deming, *Lordsburg
Grand Forks Sector Stations
- Bottineau, International Falls, Pembina, Portal, Warroad
Havre Sector Stations
- Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass
Houlton Sector Stations
- Calais, Houlton, Rangeley, Van Buren
Laredo Sector Stations
- Laredo West, *Hebbronville, *Freer
New Orleans Sector Stations
- Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, New Orleans
San Diego Sector Stations
- Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo
Swanton Sector Stations
- Beecher Falls, Massena, Newport, Ogdensburg, Richford, Swanton
Tucson Sector Stations
- Douglas, Brian A Terry, Three Points Substation
Yuma Sector Stations
*Blythe, *Ajo
NOTE: The above preference locations are expected to have vacancies available in the future, however, if the duty locations do not have vacancies at the time of your final offer, you may be offered a different duty location within the United States.
*Additional $10 K Recruitment Incentive:
Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents who select a prioritized location at the time of their final offer will receive an additional $10,000 incentive (total of $20,000). Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.
Qualifications
You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following:
Experience:
One (1) 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; OR
Education Substitution:
A bachelor's de