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Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

US Customs and Border Protection

Arcadia, LA 71001

$63,148-$120,145/yr

~ 13 min OnsiteBilingual PreferredHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (including protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
One year of specialized experience for GS-11 grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as: Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
Age Restriction: 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).
Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement, and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses.
One year of specialized experience for GL-9 grade level, performing duties such as: Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence.
There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.
Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient in the Spanish language at the Academy.

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