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Border Patrol Agent (BPA)
- Experienced (GL-9 GS-11) SAME MISSION, NEW DRIVE! You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our nation safe.
But maybe you're looking for a change of scenery? USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions , where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities.
Continue making a difference with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.
Whether you gained this experience as part of a military police unit or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization, you have an opportunity to work with highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission.
Check out the duties and responsibilities section below, along with the qualifications section to see if you are eligible.
Now is the time to make your move, along with excellent base pay, location pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives to newly appointed Agents (see details below).
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.
U.S.
Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences.
Relocation may be required.
U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.
Salary and Benefits: Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from: Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $63,148
- $120,145 per year Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.
Overtime Pay: Up to 25% Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others.
A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014.
This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12.
You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.
All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array 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 that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.
*Recruitment Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive.
The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location.
Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.
Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations: Big Bend Sector Stations
-
*Presidio, Van Horn,
*Sanderson, Alpine,
*Sierra Blanca, Marfa Buffalo Sector Stations
- Wellesley Island Del Rio Sector Stations
- Del Rio, Brackettville,
*Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde El Paso Sector Stations
- Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces,
*Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta El Centro Sector Stations
- El Centro, Indio, Calexico Grand Forks Sector Stations
- Pembina Havre Sector Stations
- Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass Houlton Sector Stations
- Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren Laredo Sector Stations
- Laredo South, Cotulla,
*Hebbronville, Laredo West,
*Freer, Laredo North, Zapata Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations
- Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen San Diego Sector Stations
- Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente Spokane Sector Stations
- Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville Swanton Sector Stations
- Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford Tucson Sector Stations
-
*Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox Yuma Sector Stations
- Blythe, Yuma, Wellton Duties and Responsibilities: As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000 workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity.
Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical assignments include: Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens 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.
Qualifications: GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) 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 evidence.
Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.
If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level.
GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as: Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment.
The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.
Other Requirements: Citizenship : You must be a U.S.
Citizen to apply for this position.
Residency : You must have had primary U.S.
residency (including protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
Age Restriction : 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).
Veterans' 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 eligible.
Formal Training : After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S.
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, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses.
Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English.
Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient in the Spanish language at the Academy.
How to Apply: Click the Apply button on this site.
You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page.
For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, and then complete the pre-screening questions.
You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application.
Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit.
You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.
If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S.
Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.
NOTE: As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.
SAME MISSION, NEW DRIVE! You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our nation safe.
But maybe you're looking for a change of scenery? USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions , where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities.
Continue making a difference with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.
Whether you gained this experience as part of a military police unit or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization, you have an opportunity to work with highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission.
Check out the duties and responsibilities section below, along with the qualifications section to see if you are eligible.
Now is the time to make your move, along with excellent base pay, location pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives to newly appointed Agents (see details below).
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.
U.S.
Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences.
Relocation may be required.
U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.
Salary and Benefits: Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from: Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $63,148
- $120,145 per year Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.
Overtime Pay: Up to 25% Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others.
A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014.
This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12.
You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.
All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array 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 that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.
*Recruitment Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive.
The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location.
Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.
Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations: Big Bend Sector Stations
-
*Presidio, Van Horn,
*Sanderson, Alpine,
*Sierra Blanca, Marfa Buffalo Sector Stations
- Wellesley Island Del Rio Sector Stations
- Del Rio, Brackettville,
*Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde El Paso Sector Stations
- Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces,
*Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta El Centro Sector Stations
- El Centro, Indio, Calexico Grand Forks Sector Stations
- Pembina Havre Sector Stations
- Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass Houlton Sector Stations
- Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren Laredo Sector Stations
- Laredo South, Cotulla,
*Hebbronville, Laredo West,
*Freer, Laredo North, Zapata Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations
- Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen San Diego Sector Stations
- Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente Spokane Sector Stations
- Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville Swanton Sector Stations
- Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford Tucson Sector Stations
-
*Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox Yuma Sector Stations
- Blythe, Yuma, Wellton Duties and Responsibilities: As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000 workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity.
Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical assignments include: Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens 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.
Qualifications: GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) 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 evidence.
Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.
If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level.
GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as: Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment.
The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.
Other Requirements: Citizenship : You must be a U.S.
Citizen to apply for this position.
Residency : You must have had primary U.S.
residency (including protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
Age Restriction : 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).
Veterans' 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 eligible.
Formal Training : After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S.
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, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses.
Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English.
Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient in the Spanish language at the Academy.
How to Apply: Click the Apply button on this site.
You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page.
For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, and then complete the pre-screening questions.
You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application.
Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit.
You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.
If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S.
Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.
NOTE: As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER! If you're looking for "just a job," then stop reading right now.
But, if you're looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S.
Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent.
USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time, entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement.
Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.
Now is the time to make your move because, along with excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives (see details below) .
Salary and Benefits Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $49,739
- $89,518 per year.
Border Patrol Agents 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
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) will be eligible for up to $20,000 in incentives.
The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.
Duty Locations IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.
U.S.
Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences.
Relocation may be required.
Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others.
A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014.
This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12.
You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.
Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations: Big Bend Sector Stations
-
*Presidio, Van Horn,
*Sanderson, Alpine,
*Sierra Blanca, Marfa Buffalo Sector Stations
- Wellesley Island Del Rio Sector Stations
- Del Rio, Brackettville,
*Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde El Paso Sector Stations
- Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces,
*Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta El Centro Sector Stations
- El Centro, Indio, Calexico Grand Forks Sector Stations
- Pembina Havre Sector Stations
- Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass Houlton Sector Stations
- Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren Laredo Sector Stations
- Laredo South, Cotulla,
*Hebbronville, Laredo West,
*Freer, Laredo North, Zapata Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations
- Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen San Diego Sector Stations
- Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente Spokane Sector Stations
- Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville Swanton Sector Stations
- Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford Tucson Sector Stations
-
*Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox Yuma Sector Stations
- Blythe, Yuma, Wellton Duties and Responsibilities As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000 workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity.
Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
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.
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 degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education.
This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
You 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 in the use of firearms.
Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.
The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
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; OR A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level.
Please refer to the BPA GL-9
- 11 announcement.
Other Requirements Citizenship : You must be a U.S.
Citizen to apply for this position.
Residency : You must have had primary U.S.
residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
Age Restriction : 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).
Veterans' 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 eligible.
Formal Training : After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S.
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, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses.
Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English.
Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy.
How to Apply: Click the Apply button on this site.
You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page.
For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.
You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application.
Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit.
You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam .
If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S.
Border Patrol page: /s/usbp .
As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.
This role involves performing routine maintenance, repairs, and cleaning tasks to ensure safe and functional facilities.
Candidates should be able to bend, kneel, stand, and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in general facility maintenance.
Basic computer skills for managing electronic work order tracking.
Valid NYS Driver’s License.
Travel Requirement: The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel to various FLACRA site locations across the region based on the scheduled maintenance work needs.
Reliable transportation and flexibility in worksite assignments are essential to ensure timely and effective support of facility operations.
Key Responsibilities: Work Order Management: Receive and respond to work orders from the Supervisor using both oral instructions and the computerized work order system (Spice Works).
Basic Repairs: Perform minor repairs in carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing tasks.
Routine Maintenance: Complete maintenance tasks according to standard procedures and building schedules, including evenings and weekend rotations as needed.
Painting & Cleaning: Conduct touch-up and finish painting, and clean rooms, hallways, restrooms, offices, stairways, and windows as directed.
Groundskeeping: Use hand and power tools for minor maintenance and groundskeeping, including snow removal, lawn care, bush trimming, and debris removal.
Floor Care: Sweep, mop, strip, and wax floors using floor equipment, and vacuum or shampoo rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture.
General Cleaning: Wash walls, ceilings, windows, doors, woodwork, and other surfaces.
Light Replacements: Replace light bulbs as needed, using a ladder if necessary.
Event Setup: Set up and take down chairs, tables, and equipment in meeting rooms and other program locations.
Supply Delivery: Deliver supplies to various programs as required (most supplies are shipped directly to program sites).
Security Compliance: Open and close buildings following security protocols.
Assistance & Reporting: Provide assistance to staff, visitors, and other employees as needed and report work completed orally or in writing to the supervisor.
Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
Job Requirements: Skills & Knowledge: Experience in building maintenance and cleaning tasks.
Ability to follow detailed but straightforward oral or written instructions.
Courteous demeanor and strong interpersonal skills for interactions with officials, staff, and the public.
Physical Requirements: Ability to bend, kneel, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 6 hours per day).
Willingness to work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
About Us: Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency (FLACRA) is a growing, not-for-profit provider of behavioral health and substance use treatment services throughout the Finger Lakes Region.
Our comprehensive programs include outpatient services, residential care, crisis intervention, vocational support, housing, and youth services.
We are committed to providing professional development opportunities for our staff and fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace.
At FLACRA, we are dedicated to creating an employee-centered culture that values diversity, inclusion, and respect.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team of professionals committed to making a positive impact in the community.
Director of Crisis Services and Mobile Clinic Classification: Full Time, Hourly Department: Outreach and Engagement Minimum Qualifications: Completion of NY state-certified peer support specialist training through OMH and OASAS.
CRPA-P/CRPA and/or NYCPS Certifications.
Job Summary: The COC Peer Coordinator is an active member in the FLACRA team and provides peer support services to clients/families with serious mental illness and or substance abuse.
Under the supervision of the Sr.
Director of Crisis Services and Mobile Clinic and support from the Housing and Employment Manager and Connections Regional Coordinator, the Peer Provider will function as a peer outreach worker by engaging with individuals who are homeless, on the coordinated entry list, and continuing engagement until housing placement is confirmed.
The Peer Provider will function as a role model to peers; exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills; serve as a consumer advocate, providing consumer information and peer support for clients/families in outpatient and inpatient settings.
The Peer Provider performs a wide range of tasks to assist peers of all ages in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process.
Recovery resources such as booklets, tapes, pamphlets and other written materials will be utilized by the Peer Provider in the provision of services.
The Peer Provider will also conduct street outreach to identify and engage individuals in unsheltered settings, providing immediate support, harm reduction resources, and connection to services.
They will serve as a role model to peers, exhibit competency in personal recovery, and offer peer support in various settings, including outreach, inpatient, and outpatient services.
Schedule: Monday – Friday Days as to align with DSS office hours
- (Evenings and Weekends hours on an as needed basis) Duties 1.
Coordinates with CoC, DSS, and Coordinated entry to engage individuals who are homeless that are also struggling with mental health or substance use, to assist with securing housing to support recovery.
2.
Conducts street outreach to unsheltered individuals, providing immediate peer support, harm reduction education, and referrals to crisis services, shelters, and treatment programs.
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Builds trusting relationships with individuals living on the streets, in encampments, or other unstable living situations, offering ongoing engagement and support.
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Distributes basic needs supplies such as food, hygiene kits, and weather-appropriate items while providing information on available resources.
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Acts as a liaison between individuals experiencing homelessness and service providers, assisting with navigation through the housing, healthcare, and recovery systems.
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Serves as an active member of the client’s treatment team, including participation in team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
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Assists clients in development of recovery plan, including psychiatric advance directives and crisis plan.
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Provides psycho-education with focus on illness management and peer support.
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Implements and coordinates recovery plans with individual clients in assigned population group, including evaluation, consultation, and education, and follow-up services.
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Serves as role model for clients/families by sharing own recovery process and teaching effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
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Assists in developing of the recovery plan 12.
Helps to initiate and sustain an individual/family in their recovery from substance use or addiction 13.
Promotes recovery by removing barriers and obstacles to recovery 14.
Serves as a personal guide and mentor for people seeking, or already in recovery.
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Helps clients/families find resources for harm reduction, detox, treatment, family support and education, local or online support groups; or help client/family create a change plan to recover on their own.
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Assists in finding ways to stop using or reduce harm associated with addictive behaviors.
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Provides case management, resourcing, service collaboration for individual clients as extension of case management services.
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Maintains accurate, thorough records on all assigned cases and uses documentation to assist clients in evaluating progress.
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Provides advocacy services on behalf of clients/families.
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Informs supervisor, and other members of treatment team as indicated, of issues/concerns related to individual clients/families.
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Participates in required trainings to maintain certification.
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Knowledge of Crisis Intervention and Early Engagement.
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Other duties as assigned.
Other Skills/Knowledge and Experience 1.
High School Diploma or GED.
2.
Eighteen years of age or older.
3.
Good interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills.
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Knowledge of applicable population group and principles/philosophy of recovery.
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Ability to multi-task, have good problem solving and time management skills and the ability to remain calm in a crisis 6.
Must have NY state driver license.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.
It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.
v LIVED EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED Share personal recovery experiences and develop authentic peer-to-peer relationships Provide peer-to-peer services and support for peers in recovery or seeking Provide direct supervision to peer lead supervisors and peers providing direct support to other peer parents and peer youth Attend required training to become a peer counselor Providing peer counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer Promote recovery, self- advocacy, and self-direction Use a strength-based approach to inspire hope and to develop mutuality in peer-to-peer relationships Provide psycho-education with focus on illness management and peer support Assist peer-member to remain stable and maintain recovery Providing peer support services to individuals in the PSH program Attend state and local breastfeeding meetings/trainings for peer counselors Use experiences with personal recovery in assisting and supporting peer members Provide peer mentoring and support for individuals with psychiatric disabilities and receiving mental health services Assist current students with tutoring Work closely with peer volunteers to plan, implement and evaluate program activities Assisting in peer support groups on a regular basis Supporting the client in the development of various skill building activities, including: daily and community living skills, socialization skills, adaptation skills, and behavior and anger Provide advice and support in accordance with treatment plan Support organizational goals and values Conduct peer support groups to assist persons enrolled in supported employment to realize personal goals in employment, education and volunteer opportunities About Us: Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency (FLACRA) is a growing, not-for-profit provider of behavioral health and substance use treatment services throughout the Finger Lakes Region.
Our comprehensive programs include outpatient services, residential care, crisis intervention, vocational support, housing, and youth services.
We are committed to providing professional development opportunities for our staff and fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace.
At FLACRA, we are dedicated to creating an employee-centered culture that values diversity, inclusion, and respect.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team of professionals committed to making a positive impact in the community.
Also looking for Youth and Family Peer Advocates Job Summary: FLACRA is seeking a compassionate and motivated Peer Advocate to join our team.
As a Peer Advocate, you will provide peer support services to individuals experiencing serious mental illness and/or substance use challenges.
Under the supervision of the Director of Housing and Vocational Rehabilitation Services, you will serve as a role model, using your lived experience in recovery to offer guidance, advocacy, and support to help clients navigate their own recovery journeys.
In this role, you will be an integral part of the client’s treatment team, helping to facilitate recovery plans and promote independence within the community.
You’ll also play a key role in engaging clients in early stages of treatment and assisting with transitions as they progress through their recovery.
Must-Have Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid NYS Driver’s License with the ability to use a personal vehicle for client visits.
Lived experience in recovery or experience caring for/supporting someone facing mental health or substance use challenges.
Willingness to participate in peer certification training, with the goal of obtaining CRPA-P certification within 4 months of employment.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications: Certification as a Certified Peer Support Specialist (NYCPS) through OMH or OASAS.
Certified Peer Advocate (CRPA).
Key Responsibilities: Actively participate in client treatment teams, including team meetings and treatment planning.
Assist clients in developing recovery plans, including crisis plans.
Provide psycho-education focused on illness management and peer support through one-on-one sessions.
Share your own recovery experiences to serve as a role model, teaching coping techniques and self-help strategies.
Offer case management support by coordinating services, resourcing, and collaborating with external providers.
Maintain accurate and thorough records on all assigned clients, using documentation to track and support progress.
Advocate on behalf of clients, ensuring their needs are addressed within the treatment team.
Facilitate outreach to clients who are struggling to engage in treatment, using early engagement strategies.
Lead outreach efforts and provide support to peers in early stages of recovery and treatment engagement.
Support and mentor other peers within the agency, helping Tier 1 peers grow into leadership roles.
Participate in required trainings to maintain certifications and improve skills.
Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
About Us: Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency (FLACRA) is a growing, not-for-profit provider of behavioral health and substance use treatment services throughout the Finger Lakes Region.
Our comprehensive programs include outpatient services, residential care, crisis intervention, vocational support, housing, and youth services.
We are committed to providing professional development opportunities for our staff and fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace.
At FLACRA, we are dedicated to creating an employee-centered culture that values diversity, inclusion, and respect.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team of professionals committed to making a positive impact in the community.
Job Summary: FLACRA is seeking detail-oriented and dependable Environmental Service Technicians to join our team.
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in both patient and non-patient areas.
The Environmental Service Technician is essential to ensuring that the organization operates smoothly while adhering to professional cleaning standards, safety protocols, and infection control procedures.
Qualifications & Skills: High School Diploma.
Valid New York State Drivers License Previous experience in building cleaning or janitorial work is preferred.
Ability to understand and follow detailed but straightforward oral and written instructions.
Ability to interact courteously with staff, officials, and the public.
Capable of bending, kneeling, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, up to 6 hours per day.
Willingness to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Key Responsibilities: Perform general and detailed cleaning of rooms, hallways, restrooms, offices, stairways, and windows, following standard operating procedures and schedules.
Use brooms, mops, and floor equipment to sweep, mop, strip, and wax floors.
Operate vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers to clean carpets, rugs, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
Refill supplies, remove trash, and replace trash liners as needed.
Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills to ensure a clean and sanitized environment.
Follow safety and infection control protocols, including proper storage and use of cleaning chemicals, and appropriate placement of “wet floor” signs.
Open and close buildings according to established security procedures.
Complete assigned cleaning tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
Communicate progress or issues to the supervisor, either orally or through written work orders.
Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures to maintain a secure work environment.
About Us: Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency (FLACRA) is a growing, not-for-profit provider of behavioral health and substance use treatment services throughout the Finger Lakes Region.
Our comprehensive programs include outpatient services, residential care, crisis intervention, vocational support, housing, and youth services.
We are committed to providing professional development opportunities for our staff and fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace.
At FLACRA, we are dedicated to creating an employee-centered culture that values diversity, inclusion, and respect.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team of professionals committed to making a positive impact in the community.
In this role, you will collaborate with the care team, clients, and families to ensure appropriate treatment plans and manage the authorization process with insurance providers.
This role is crucial in maximizing the efficient use of resources and ensuring compliance with regulatory and agency standards.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS) in Health or Human Services preferred.
Qualified Health Professional (QHP) preferred.
At least one year of experience in the behavioral health field, with knowledge of utilization management practices.
Valid NYS Driver’s License.
Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with Managed Care insurance providers to understand their policies, including grievances and appeals, and assist clients with advocacy as needed.
Maximize and increase length of stay approvals for residential services.
Work with the care team, client, and family to develop and implement appropriate treatment plans.
Complete admissions and continued stay reviews, obtaining necessary insurance certifications/authorizations to secure reimbursement.
Analyze insurance, OASAS, and agency standards to determine appropriate admissions, treatment, and length of stay criteria.
Perform preauthorization and continued stay clinical reviews for insurance companies within the required time frames.
Collaborate with the care team to predict and plan for client needs from pre-admission through discharge.
Determine if potential clients are best served by FLACRA or refer them to alternative providers, as appropriate.
Coordinate with the clinical and medical staff to ensure safe and timely discharge planning.
Assist with processing referrals and elective admissions as needed.
Understand and utilize capacities across all departments within FLACRA to best serve clients.
Conduct intake phone screens as needed to support the admissions process.
Contribute to bed management and utilization planning.
Monitor and ensure the appropriate use of resources throughout the client’s treatment.
Work with management to maintain and manage the ACC waiting list.
Manage workflow efficiently with minimal interruptions.
Provide crisis management and referral services as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Skills & Experience: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with culturally diverse individuals, staff, and community service providers.
Ability to multitask, solve problems, and manage time effectively, especially in high-pressure situations.
Strong project management skills, with an ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent assessment, analytical, and computer skills.
About Us: Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency (FLACRA) is a growing, not-for-profit provider of behavioral health and substance use treatment services throughout the Finger Lakes Region.
Our comprehensive programs include outpatient services, residential care, crisis intervention, vocational support, housing, and youth services.
We are committed to providing professional development opportunities for our staff and fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace.
At FLACRA, we are dedicated to creating an employee-centered culture that values diversity, inclusion, and respect.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team of professionals committed to making a positive impact in the community.
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)
SAME MISSION, NEW DRIVE!
You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our nation safe. But maybe you're looking for a change of scenery?
USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions, where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities. Continue making a difference with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.
Whether you gained this experience as part of a military police unit or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization, you have an opportunity to work with highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission.
Check out the duties and responsibilities section below, along with the qualifications section to see if you are eligible. Now is the time to make your move, along with excellent base pay, location pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives to newly appointed Agents (see details below).
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.
U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from:
Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $63,148 - $120,145 per year
Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.
Overtime Pay: Up to 25%
Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.
All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array 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 that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.
*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location. Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.
Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:
- Big Bend Sector Stations – *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa
- Buffalo Sector Stations – Wellesley Island
- Del Rio Sector Stations – Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
- El Paso Sector Stations – Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta
- El Centro Sector Stations – El Centro, Indio, Calexico
- Grand Forks Sector Stations – Pembina
- Havre Sector Stations – Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass
- Houlton Sector Stations – Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren
- Laredo Sector Stations – Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata
- Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations – Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen
- San Diego Sector Stations – Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente
- Spokane Sector Stations – Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville
- Swanton Sector Stations – Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford
- Tucson Sector Stations – *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox
- Yuma Sector Stations – Blythe, Yuma, Wellton
Duties and Responsibilities:
As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical assignments include:
- Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
- Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens 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.
Qualifications:
GL-9:You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) 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 evidence.
- Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
- Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.
If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level.
GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as:
- Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
- Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
- Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment.
The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.
Other Requirements:
Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (including protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
Age Restriction: 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).
Veterans' 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 eligible.
Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. 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, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient in the Spanish language at the Academy.
How to Apply:
Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, and then complete the pre-screening questions.
You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.
If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.
NOTE: As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.
Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector (Entry Level)
A MISSION WORTHY OF A CAREER!
If you’re looking for “just a job,” then stop reading right now. But, if you’re looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent.
USBP is hiring immediately to
fill full-time, entry-level, career
positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.
Now is the time to make your move because, along with excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability,
USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives (see details below).
Salary and Benefits
Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632 - $92,219 per year. Border Patrol Agents 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*
Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in
5 CFR 575.102)
will be eligible for up to $20,000 in incentives. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive*
Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.
Duty Locations
IMPORTANT NOTICED: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.
U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences.
RELOCATION MAY BE REQUIRED.
Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.
Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:>
Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa
Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island
Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta
El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico
Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina
Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass
Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren
Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata
Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen
San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente
Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville
Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford
Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox
Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton
Duties and Responsibilities
As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
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.
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 degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
OR
Combination of Experience and Education:
A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
You 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 in the use of firearms.
Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.
The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
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; OR
A Combination of Experience and Education:
This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
Note:
If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.
Other Requirements
Citizenship:
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
Residency:
You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
Age Restriction:
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).
Veterans’ 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 eligible.
Formal Training:
After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. 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, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy.
How to Apply:
Click the Apply button
on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.
You’ll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government’s official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.
If you have questions about the application process,
contact a recruiter
through the U.S. Border Patrol page:
/s/usbp.
As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you’ll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.
