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Job Description
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents to cater to in Washington, DC, as federal law enforcement officers protecting the nation's borders.
As a Border Patrol Agentyou’ll detect and prevent illegal entry of persons and contraband, apprehend violators of immigration and customs laws, and run surveillance using cutting technology. This role is perfect for people with law enforcement know-how who are ready for a demanding, mission-critical profession.
Newly appointed agents may receive up to a $20,000 recruitment incentive and up to $40,000 in retention incentives over four years. This role calls for rotating shifts, overtime, and a six-month training academy in Artesia, New Mexico.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $2,014 per year.
Qualification
To qualify for the GL-9 grade level, you need one year of specialized expertise equivalent to the next lower grade, including physical searches, apprehensions, and firearms proficiency. For GS-11, you require one year of specialized background in a law enforcement capacity with arrest authority.
There’s no education substitution for these grades.
- GL-9: 1 year of specialized know-how performing physical searches of detained people, vehicles, and surroundings for weapons, contraband, and evidence.
- GL-9: Expertise apprehending, physically restraining, or functioning with law enforcement to spot or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
- GL-9: Proficiency in firearms, getting ready investigative reports, serving court orders, and gathering evidence for criminal cases.
- GS-11: 1 year of specialized background with authority to enforce laws, form arrests, and investigate crimes.
- GS-11: Know-how using intelligence info to track illegal operations, criminal activity, or contraband.
- GS-11: Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, or criminal activity to decide sources and patterns.
- GS-11: Apprehending violators using complicated technology such as surveillance, detection, and communications equipment.
- Must gather the Border Patrol Individual Occupational Need: capacity to build arrests, use firearms, manage effectively with people, analyze information quickly, and keep up informant networks.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be referred for shortlisting before 40th birthday unless eligible for age waiver (prior federal law enforcement or veterans' preference).
Duties & Responsibilities
- Detect and question persons suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
- Inspect documents and possessions to work out citizenship or violations.
- Prevent and apprehend aliens and smugglers at or near borders.
- Uphold surveillance from covert positions using infrared scopes during night operations.
- Interpret and follow tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry.
- Perform farm verifies, building inspects, traffic reviews, town patrols, and transportation verifies.
- Patrol borders to enforce immigration and customs laws.
- Employ firearms and less-lethal devices as needed.
- Arrange investigative reports and serve court orders.
- Apply intelligence data to track illegal operations and criminal activity.
Conditions & Requirements
- Must be referred for selection before 40th birthday (age waiver possible for prior federal law enforcement or veterans' preference).
- Must pass a polygraph examination.
- Must finalize a 6-month training at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, NM.
- Must encounter early and continuing firearms qualifications under the Gun Control Act.
- Must pass medical screening, drug test, and physical fitness test.
- Must undergo a Tier 5 background investigation.
- Must comply with uniform and grooming standards; no tattoos on head, deal with, or throat.
- Must be proficient in Spanish (training gave).
- Must be willing to function rotating shifts, overtime, and assignments.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- This is a Direct Recruit Authority announcement; veterans' preference and traditional rating don’t register.
- All applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be reviewed.
- Qualifications evaluated set on resume and supporting documents.
- Candidates who gather qualifications and get a tentative role offer must pass all pre-employment steps: medical, drug test, fitness test, structured meeting, polygraph, and background investigation.
- KSAOs (Insight, Abilities, Aptitudes) are assessed: understanding of immigration law, use of force policy, criminal law, physical techniques, firearms, and motor vehicle operation.
- You may be asked to wrap up a free-response essay questionnaire (optional, not scored).
Required Documents
- Resume in English, maximum two pages, covering complete permitted title, phone count, complete operate history with detailed responsibilities, dates (MM/DD/YY), and hours worked per week.
- Present/former federal employees: most current SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing grade and step.
- Veterans claiming 5-point preference: DD-214 listing character of solution and qualifying medal(s) or offering period.
- Veterans claiming 10-point preference (CP/CPS): DD-214 and VA Disability Award letter dated 1991 or later.
- Veterans claiming 10-point preference (XP): Normal Form 15, DD-214, and needed documentation said on SF-15.
- Currently serving active responsibility: written signed statement from Armed Forces certifying dates, rank, campaign badges, expected character of solution, and anticipated separation date within 120 days of closing.
- Age waiver documentation: if over 40, send in SF-50s showing federal law enforcement offering under Title 5 U.S.C. 8331(20) or 8401(17) with Retirement Code M or O, or veterans' preference documents.
- CTAP/ICTAP eligibility: separation spot, most new performance rating, and most latest SF-50.
Benefits
- Up to $20,000 recruitment incentive ($10,000 after academy, $10,000 for accepting prioritized location).
- Up to $40,000 retention incentive over four years.
- Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance.
- Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Blueprint (alike to 401(k)).
- Adaptable Spending Account and Employee Assistance Scheme.
- Personal depart days and paid federal holidays.
- Versatile perform schedules and telework (where applicable).
- Tuition reimbursement and transportation subsidies.
- Uniform allowance and fitness centers.
- Disabled veteran exit for eligible veterans.
How to Apply
- Review CBP's Conditions of Employment video before registering.
- Unseal the authorized submission portal and with your the formal submission portal/Login.gov account.
- Finish the federal submission questionnaire, such as four optional free-response essay questions (200 words or less each).
- Upload your resume under the 'Resume' document sort (maximum two pages).
- Upload any called for supporting documents under the appropriate document kinds.
Additional Information
- This role is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions; you must be referred before age 40 unless eligible for waiver.
- Newly appointed agents may obtain up to $20,000 recruitment incentive and up to $40,000 retention incentive.
- The six-month training academy is held in Artesia, New Mexico; winning completion is needed.
- Polygraph examination is called for; prior federal polygraph findings may be accepted; veterans may be eligible for waiver.
- Spanish language training is supplied at the academy; proficiency is needed for this role.
- Uniform and grooming standards put in; tattoos on head, confront, or throat aren’t permitted.
- DHS applies E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
- Political appointees (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, Presidential Appointee) within last 5 years must disclose to HR.
- Untrue statements on submission may consequence in withdrawal of present, dismissal, fine, or imprisonment.
- Straight Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is called for for pay payments.
About Company
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the largest federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security, responsible for securing the nation's borders and facilitating lawful trade and travel. CBP's mission covers preventing terrorism, enforcing immigration laws, and combating smuggling. The U.S.
Border Patrol is a component of CBP focused on land border enforcement between ports of entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common applicant questions about this position, eligibility and the application process.
What is the age need for Border Patrol Agent positions?
You must be referred for picking before their 40th birthday under DHS Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not register if you’ve served in a federal civilian law enforcement post covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or 8412(d), or if you’re eligible for veterans' preference.
Do I demand to express Spanish to apply for a Border Patrol Agent job?
Border Patrol work calls for the capacity to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Yet, agents are supplied training to grow into proficient in Spanish at the academy, so you don’t want to be fluent before registering.
What is the training like for Border Patrol Agents?
Newly hired agents are in-depth to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for about six months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, Border Patrol operations, firearms, and physical fitness. Thriving completion of the academy is called for for the role.
Can I substitute education for experience at the GL-9 or GS-11 level?
No, there’s no education substitution for these grade levels. You must encounter the specialized expertise needs as outlined in the qualifications section.
What pre-employment tests are needed for Border Patrol Agents?
After a tentative position give, you must pass a medical screening, drug test, physical fitness test, structured meeting, polygraph examination, and a Tier 5 background investigation. All pre-employment procedures are conducted in English.
Are there any incentives for newly appointed Border Patrol Agents?
Yes, newly appointed agents may be offered up to a $20,000 recruitment incentive, with $10,000 paid after academy completion and $10,000 for accepting a prioritized location. Also, up to $40,000 in retention incentives may be available over four years.
What documents do I require to send in with my application?
You must hand in a resume in English (maximum two pages) detailing your function history, tasks, and hours worked. Existing or former federal employees should cover their most latest SF-50. Veterans claiming preference must give DD-214 or other called for documentation. If over 40 and claiming an age waiver, send in proof of prior federal law enforcement service or veterans' preference.