Border Patrol Agent - Experienced
Company: Careerbuilder-US
Location: Rangely
Posted on: January 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Border Patrol Agent GL-9BackgroundU. S Customs and Border
Protection (CBP), a component of the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS), is one of the world's largest law enforcement
organizations and is charged with keeping terrorists and their
weapons out of the U.S. while facilitating lawful international
travel and trade. CBP takes a comprehensive approach to border
management and control, combining customs, immigration, border
security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and
supportive activity.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAs a Border Patrol
Agent (BPA) you will be part of our 60,000-employee workforce that
strives to protect the American people, safeguard our borders, and
enhance the nation's economic prosperity.Being a Border Patrol
Agent makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement
Officer (LEO) profession.Select this site's Apply link to join
CBP's Talent Network, you will be provided a link to the official
GL-9 BPA announcement that appears on USAJobs, the Federal
Government's official employment site, where you will need to apply
on-line.See the How to Apply section below for more
information.Note: You may be eligible to receive a monetary
recruitment incentive (certain conditions apply) of up to $10,000
available to all new Border Patrol Agents. New entry-level Agents
who graduate from the Border Patrol Academy will receive a one-time
bonus of $5,000. An additional $5,000 will be available to those
new Agents who complete their first year of assignment in specially
identified remote locations as determined by Border Patrol
leadership. All incentive recipients will be required to sign a
one-year service agreement. Our Border Patrol Agents make America
safer and more prosperous, and we hope this new financial
opportunity will encourage you to join our Border Patrol family.To
ensure compliance with an applicable nationwide preliminary
injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated,
depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the federal
government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19
vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on
Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for federal
employees. Therefore, to the extent a federal job announcement
includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that
requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request
information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants
for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols,
such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing,
travel and quarantine.Typical assignments include:Detecting,
preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
of noncitizens at or near the land borders by maintaining
surveillance from covert positionsResponding to electronic sensor
alarmsInterpreting and following tracks, marks and other physical
evidenceUsing infrared scopes during night operationsResponding to
aircraft sighting and other anti-smuggling activitiesPerforming
farm and ranch checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and
transportation checksPatrolling the international boundary and
coastal waterways and using a variety of Government assets for the
accomplishment of the USBP Mission. These assets may include, but
are not limited to: vehicles, horses, vessels, watercrafts,
off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcyclesDuty
Locations: Job offers are made based on operational needs and
requirements and are determined by the U.S. Border Patrol. Although
the locations listed will most likely be available, the duty
location offered in your final offer letter may include any
location within the Southwest Border region as follows:Big Bend
Sector Texas - Presidio Station, Van Horn Station, Sanderson
Station, Alpine Station, Sierra Blanca Station, Marfa StationDel
Rio Sector Texas - Abilene Station, Del Rio Station, Brackettville
Station, Comstock Station, Eagle Pass North Station, Eagle Pass
South Station, Carrizo Springs Station, Rocksprings Station, San
Angelo Station, Uvalde StationEl Paso Sector Texas - Alamogordo
Station, Clint Station, Deming Station, El Paso Station, Fort
Hancock Station, Las Cruces Station, Lordsburg Station, Santa
Teresa Station, Truth or Consequences Station, Ysleta StationEl
Centro Sector California - El Centro Station, Indio Station,
Calexico StationLaredo Sector Texas - Laredo South Station, Cotulla
Station, Hebbronville Station, Laredo West Station, Freer Station,
Laredo North Station, Zapata StationRio Grande Valley Sector Texas
- Rio Grande City Station, Fort Brown Station, McAllen Station,
Brownsville Station, Falfurrias Station, Weslaco Station,
Kingsville Station, Harlingen StationYuma Sector Arizona - Blythe
Station, Yuma Station, Wellton StationSalaryYou will begin your
career as a GL-9 grade level BPA and make $56,551 to $91,213 per
year depending upon location and work schedule, including overtime.
A fully trained Border Patrol Agent may be eligible up to an
additional 25% of base pay in accordance with the BPA Pay Reform
Act of 2014.Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Travel may be
required based on operation needs.Conditions of EmploymentTo ensure
compliance with an applicable nationwide preliminary injunction,
which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the
course of ongoing litigation, the federal government will take no
action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement
pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease
2019 Vaccination for federal employees. Therefore, to the extent a
federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants
must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive
Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal
agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status
of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other
workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking,
physical distancing, testing, travel and quarantine.Firearm
Proficiency: You will be required to carry a firearm. Firearm
proficiency is required for all Border Patrol Agents and is part of
the training provided.Probationary Period: You must serve a
one-year probationary period during the first year of your initial
permanent federal appointment.Formal Training: After you are hired,
you will be detailed to the U.S. Border patrol Academy in Artesia,
New Mexico, for approximately 6 months of intensive instruction in
immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement and Border
Patrol-specific operations, drivers training, physical techniques,
firearms, and other courses. You will also be provided training to
become proficient with the Spanish language and will be tested on
your language abilities.Residency Requirement: CBP has a residency
requirement that applies to all applicants not currently employed
by CBP.Driver's License: You must possess a valid driver's
license.Qualifications for the BPA GL-9 Grade LevelExperience: One
year of specialized work experience equivalent to at least the GL-7
grade level that shows that you have the ability to enforce local,
state, and/or federal laws and regulations in a law enforcement
capacity and otherwise have the authority or ability to do the
following: plan and conduct investigations, plan and make arrests,
serve court orders (warrants), use firearms, and/or deal with
people in a persuasive, tactful, and resourceful manner.Education
Substitution for the GL-9 grade level: There is no education
substitution for this grade level.National Service Experience:
refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done
through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps)
and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic,
religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work
helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can
provide valuable training and experience that translates directly
to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying
experience, including volunteer experience.To receive full credit
for any and all experience, please be sure to describe your duties,
roles, and responsibilities in detail.Age Requirement: In
accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under
law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred
for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching
their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland
Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you
are currently serving or have previously served in a federal
civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5
U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d). The age restriction does
not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.Current Federal
Employees: Current federal employees who apply to this announcement
may be required to accept a change to lower grade which will reduce
their current salary based on Federal pay regulations. Re-promotion
is not guaranteed. Timeframes and grade level re-promotion is at
the discretion of the agency.Political Appointees: The Office of
Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to
current or former political appointees. If you currently, or have
been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C,
Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive
Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources
Office.If you do not have previous or current law enforcement or
military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-7
grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-7 announcement.Additional
informationPolygraph Examination: This is a polygraph-required
position. If you are not a current CBP employee in a law
enforcement position, you will be required to take a polygraph exam
and have favorable results in order to continue in the
pre-employment process.Polygraph Reciprocity: CBP may accept the
results of a prior federal polygraph exam in lieu of a CBP
polygraph exam. You will receive information to request reciprocity
in your Background Investigation package.Polygraph Waiver: Certain
veterans may be eligible to obtain a polygraph waiver. You will
receive information to request a waiver in your Background
Investigation package.Background Investigation: This position is a
sensitive National Security Position, and, upon selection,
applicants will be required to undergo, and must successfully pass,
a Tier 5 investigation or equivalent for placement and retention in
this position.Pre-Screening Interview: As part of the suitability
process, you may be required to undergo a pre-screening
interview.Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence: The Border Patrol
Agent position is a weapons-carrying position. Any person who has
been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot
lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition. Therefore, if you have
been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you are
not qualified for this position.Medical/Physical Requirements: You
must complete the medical screening process and be found to meet
the medical standards for the position. If you do not meet the
medical standards for the position, you may request a waiver of the
medical standard by demonstrating with non-medical information
that, with or without reasonable accommodation, you can safely
perform the essential duties of the position.Drug Testing
Requirements: This is a drug testing designated position. You must
complete and pass a drug test as a condition of employment.
Employees are subject to drug testing in compliance with the
Agency's Drug-Free Workplace Program.Physical Fitness Screening:
You will be required to successfully pass the Pre-employment
Fitness Test. This a 6-week program designed to assist you in
achieving a level of physical fitness that will help you
successfully pass CBP fitness test.Interview Process: You will be
required to pass a face-to-face structured interview.How You Will
Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well
you meet the qualifications above.Your resume and supporting
documentation will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic
qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications,
your experience and training will be rated using an online
self-assessment questionnaire that is based on the competencies or
knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below. You will receive a
score ranging from 70-100 based on your responses. Your entire
application package will then be reviewed.Knowledge, Skills,
Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAOs): Candidates who meet
the minimum qualification requirements are required to possess
certain Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Other Characteristics
(KSAOs) to successfully perform the functions of this position.
Candidates will be asked to demonstrate their ability to perform of
these KSAOs in their resume. The KSAOs are:Knowledge of Immigration
and Nationality Law (e.g., non-immigrant classifications, immigrant
classifications, inadmissible noncitizens, removable noncitizens,
derivative citizenship, 8 USC)Knowledge of the Use of Force Policy
(e.g., firearms, less-lethal devices and techniques, qualification
requirements)Knowledge of Criminal Law and Procedure (e.g.,
statutory authority)Skill in Using Physical Techniques (e.g.,
self-defense, baton, OC spray, PLS)Skill in Using Firearms (e.g.,
handgun, shotgun, M-4)Skills in Basic Operation of a Motor Vehicle
(e.g., everyday use of vehicles, parallel parking)Applicants who
successfully complete the application process will be referred
during the open period of this announcement in order of
applications received.If you meet the minimum qualifications, you
will be placed in one of the following categories based on your
experience and training for referral and consideration:Best
Qualified: Applicants possessing the type and quality of experience
that substantially exceeds the minimum qualificationsWell
Qualified: Applicants possessing the type and quality of experience
that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and who
demonstrate average proficiency in most of the critical
competenciesQualified: Applicants possessing the type and quality
of experience that meets the minimum qualificationsVeterans who
have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are
listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on
grade levels. Veterans with 5-point preference or 10-point
non-compensable preference who meet the eligibility and
qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligible
within the category in which they qualify.Reasonable Accommodation
Requests: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to
applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants
requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application
process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity
announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process,
applicants should contact the hiring agency directly.
Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be
made on a case-by-case basis.Required DocumentsResume: A resume in
English is required. It must contain your full legal name, address,
phone number, complete work history, a detailed description of your
duties, the dates you performed those duties (MM/DD/YY), as well as
your hours worked per week.Transcripts: Required if basing any part
of your qualifications on education and must be in English from an
accredited institution.Veterans' Preference Documents: If you claim
Veterans' Preference you will be required to submit proof of
eligibility (DD 214 Member-4 copy, Certificate of Release or
Discharge) showing your Character of Service. Those applying for
10-Point preference must submit documentation that demonstrates
preference eligibility.Statement of Service (Certification Letter):
If you are still on active duty you must submit certification from
the Armed Forces showing when you will be discharged or released
from active duty. The certification letter should be on letterhead
of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1)
the military service dates including the expected discharge or
release date; (2) campaign badges and expeditionary medals; and (3)
the character of service.Age Requirement Documents: If you are over
the age of 40 you will need to submit proof you are eligible for
the position of Border Patrol Agent. If you are claiming an age
waiver based on Federal law enforcement service, you must submit
copies of your SF-50s reflecting the beginning date and end date of
creditable Federal civilian (not military) service under Title 5
U.S.C. 8331(20), and Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(17). If you are claiming
an age waiver based on Veterans' Preference, submit the required
Veterans' Preference documents.SF-50: If you are a current/former
Federal employee it is recommended you submit your most recent
SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" form. Please do not submit
a Performance Award SF-50.Are you claiming special priority
selection rights under the Career Transition Assistance Program
(CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)?
Please submit:a copy of your agency notice,a copy of your most
recent performance rating, anda copy of your most recent SF-50,
Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position,
grade level, and duty locationAre you a current or former political
appointee? If you are or have been a political Schedule A, Schedule
C, Non-career SES or Presidential appointee employee, you must
submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that
provides the following information regarding your most recent
political appointment:Position titleType of appointment (Schedule
A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential
Appointee)AgencyBeginning and ending dates of appointmentHow to
ApplyClick on this site's "APPLY" link/button. You will be taken to
CBP's Recruitment Application, immediately upon registration you
will receive a link to the Border Patrol Agent GL-9 announcement on
USAJobs, the Federal Government's official employment site.To begin
your online application, sign into USA Jobs or create a USA Jobs
account if you do not already have one. Once you are at the Customs
and Border Protection Border Patrol Agent GL-9 grade level
announcement, click Apply and follow the online prompts to fill out
the assessment questionnaire and submit your application.Your
application packet must include a completed assessment
questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and/or required
supporting documentation. Please see the Required Document section
for additional information. All application materials must be in
English. Applications and supporting documentation will not be
accepted by mail or email. Applicants may not update any part of
their application after initial submission. You must submit your
resume, application questionnaire, and any supporting documents at
the time of application. Please see the Next Steps section for more
information.Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles:
CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit the supporting documents listed
under the Required Documents section of this announcement. In
addition, to be considered well qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you
must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities and/or
competencies clearly exceeding the minimum requirements of the
position as shown in the evaluation section of this
announcement.CBP encourages women, minorities, and veterans to
apply for an exciting career with U.S. Customs and Border
Protection.Follow U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Twitter at
@CBP and @CBPJobs. Find us on LinkedIn at U.S. Customs and Border
Protection.Next Steps in the Application ProcessYou will be
referred for selection consideration during the announcement open
period as you successfully complete the application, online
assessment questionnaire, and upload your documents. Your
application and supporting documents will be reviewed to determine
if you meet the minimum qualifications for the GL-9 grade level.
Please ensure all required documents are uploaded at the time of
application. A valid application does not guarantee selection.Your
status will be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check
your status, log into your USAJOBS account and go to your home page
to view active applications. If you meet minimum qualifications,
you will be contacted for placement into the hiring process.If you
are already in the pre-employment process for a Border Patrol Agent
position at the grades 5, 7 or 9 and you reapply under this
announcement and are subsequently referred for a position, all
active pre-employment process statuses will be applied to this
application (e.g., medical status, background investigation,
etc.,).SDL2017
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