? [Apply in 3 Minutes] Border Patrol Agent – Experienced (GL9 / GS11) Position Available In Shelby, Alabama

Job Description:

Check out these higher-salaried federal law enforcementopportunities with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Yourcurrent or prior law enforcement experience may qualify you forthis career opportunity with the nation’s premier federal agencycharged with securing our borders and protecting our country. Youmay qualify for these higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA)opportunities if you have current or prior law enforcementexperience, including military police or local/state lawenforcement.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Duty assignments may include theSouthwest Border. U.S. Border Patrol determines assignments basedon operational needs, which may not align with your preferences.

Relocation may be required.

EARN UP TO

$30,000 IN

RECRUITMENTINCENTIVES

Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will receive a$20,000 incentive — $10,000 after completing academy training and$10,000 after fulfilling a 3-year agreement. An extra $10,000 isavailable for prioritized locations (Sierra Blanca, Presidio,Sanderson, Comstock, Freer, Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; orAjo, AZ). The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers a career withcamaraderie, pride, purpose, and the mission of protecting America.

If you’re looking for an exciting, well-compensated federal lawenforcement career, apply now. U.S. Customs and Border Protectionis hiring full-time Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) positions.

Salaryand Benefits Base Salary:

GL-9/GS-11

$63,148

• $120,145 per year

Locality Pay:

Varies by duty location

Overtime:

Up to 25%additional pay This is a career ladder position progressing fromGL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You may be promoted after 52 weeks at eachlevel without reapplying. Benefits include health insurance, paidleave, and the Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a traditional orRoth 401(k)). Duties and Responsibilities As a BPA, you helpprotect the U.S. by securing borders, stopping illegal activity,and supporting economic stability.

Typical assignments include:

• Questioning individuals and inspecting documents and property
• Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers using covertsurveillance and infrared scopes
• Tracking and interpreting signsof illegal entry
• Performing farm, traffic, building, city, andtransport checks
• Patrolling using vehicles, horses, boats, ATVs,snowmobiles, or motorcycles Qualifications GL-9: One year ofspecialized experience at the next lower level, including:
• Searching detained persons, vehicles, and surroundings
• Apprehending or restraining suspects in violation of law
• Usingfirearms, writing reports, serving warrants, and gathering caseevidence GS-11: One year of specialized experience at the nextlower grade, including:
• Using intelligence to monitor criminalthreats and operations
• Leading fraud or contraband investigations
• Apprehending violators using surveillance and detection techThere is no education substitution for GL-9 or GS-11 positions.

Other Requirements

• Citizenship:

  Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Residency:

  Must have lived primarily in the U.S. for 3 of the last5 years

• Age:

  Must be referred before turning 40 (exceptions forfederal or veteran law enforcement)

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Veterans:

May qualify underVeterans’ Recruitment Appointment (VRA)

Formal Training:

Afterhiring, agents attend the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, NMfor 6 months of instruction in immigration law, firearms, defensivetactics, Spanish, and more. How to Apply Click the Apply button onthis page. You will be redirected to the CBP Talent Network. Select”Border Patrol Agent” and complete the pre-screening questions. Youwill receive a link to the BPA Job Opening Announcements onUSAJOBS. Follow all instructions and submit all required materials(resume, transcripts, etc.). You’ll be evaluated based on yourapplication and the BPA Entrance Exam. If you have questions,contact a recruiter: careers.cbp.gov/s/usbp

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