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Border Patrol Officer - Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)

Exciting New Recruitment and Retention Incentives!

Join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Officer and leverage your law enforcement background to protect our borders and our nation. If you possessprior law enforcement experience, you could qualify for higher-graded employment opportunities with the nation's leading federal agency dedicated to securing our borders.

Check Out the Generous Incentives!

We offer duty assignments that may require relocation based on operational needs. The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) is looking for dedicated individuals to join our elite team of highly skilled professionals whose mission is to safeguard America.

If you are seeking a rewarding career that provides exceptional pay and federal benefits, now is the time to take action. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring now for full-time Law Enforcement Officer opportunities.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary for newly appointed Border Patrol Officers varies as follows:

• 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 can affect pay rates, including higher locality pay for federal law enforcement in certain areas. Fully trained Border Patrol Officers may qualify for an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This role features a career ladder structure, allowing for grade level progression from GL-9 to GS-11 through GS-12, with eligibility for promotions after 52 weeks in the lower grade level.

All Border Patrol Officers can choose from a variety of federal employment benefits, including health and insurance plans, generous leave programs, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan—similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) plans.

*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Officers may receive up to a $20,000 incentive, with the first $10,000 paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy and the remainder for accepting prioritized locations.

*Retention Incentive* Officers may also be eligible for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years of employment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Border Patrol Officer, you will be a vital part of our workforce dedicated to safeguarding the American people by securing our borders and interrupting illicit activities.

Your typical assignments will include:

• Detecting and interviewing individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Surveilling and apprehending individuals attempting to smuggle illegal aliens at or near borders.
• Interpreting and analyzing evidence of illegal entry.
• Conducting thorough farm, building, traffic, and city patrol checks.
• Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waters using various government assets.

Qualifications:

GL-9: To qualify for the GL-9 level, you need one year of specialized experience performing duties related to:

• Conducting physical searches of detentions for weapons and contraband.
• Collaborating with law enforcement to apprehend violators of laws.
• Proficient handling of firearms and compiling investigative reports.

GS-11: For the GS-11 level, you require specialized experience equivalent to the GL-9 that includes:

• Using intelligence to track illegal operations as a state, federal, or military officer.
• Leading investigations into criminal activities and patterns.
• Utilizing advanced technologies to apprehend violators.

This experience demonstrates capability in making arrests, exercising firearms judgment, and maintaining effective communication on law enforcement matters.

Other Requirements:

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply.

Residency: Must have primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.

Age Restriction: Candidates must not exceed their 40th birthday at the time of selection, with some exemptions for current or former federal law enforcement personnel.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans may receive special consideration, and the age restriction does not apply.

Formal Training: After hiring, you'll undergo intensive training at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy for about six months, covering laws, operations, driver training, and firearms. Fluency in Spanish is essential and will be enhanced during training.

How to Apply:

Click the Apply button to register with the CBP Talent Network. Choose Border Patrol Officer as your position of interest and complete the pre-screening questions. You'll then receive links to job openings on the federal employment site to finalize your application process. Ensure you thoroughly review the job opportunity announcement and submit all required documents, including your resume.

For any inquiries regarding the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page.

As part of the CBP Talent Network, you will receive monthly updates on career fairs, webinars, and future opportunities.