Border Patrol Agent - Experienced
Company: Feed 8
Location: Brownsburg
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Border Patrol Agent-Experienced
Join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) team. - Take the
next steps by clicking to fill out a short form to get your journey
started. Your completion of this short form is essential to your
opportunity to become a Border Patrol Agent making you a valuable
member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers profession. As a
Border Patrol Agent, you will be part of our 60,000 - employee
workforce. Law enforcement experience is welcomed to qualify for
these experienced opportunities (additional CBP-related law
enforcement training will be provided).
As a Border Patrol Agent with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(CBP), you will be part of one of the world's largest law
enforcement organizations charged with maintaining the security of
our national borders while facilitating lawful international travel
and trade. -
As a full-time employee, you also could receive the full package of
Federal employment benefits that include health and insurance
plans, a generous annual and sick leave program and a retirement
savings plan akin to a traditional 401(k) offering.
CBP is hiring immediately for these full-time security-based
opportunities.
Select this site?s Apply link to join CBP's Talent Network. - You
will be provided 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.
Typical assignments include:
You will begin your career as a GL-9 grade level BPA and make
$56,551 to $91,213 per year depending upon exact 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 Required
Occasional travel - Travel may be required based on operation
needs.
Conditions of Employment
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 Level
Experience: 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 a
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 information
Polygraph 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 Evaluated
You 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:
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:
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 Documents
Resume: 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:
Click on this site?s ?APPLY? link/button. You will be taken to the
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
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