A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014
Relocation may be required
Residency : You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations
Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English
A combination of Experience and Education
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
You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level
Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy
This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12
A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others
You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam
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Duty Locations may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations
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Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
Successful completion of the Academy is required for this position
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Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
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Age Restriction: Must be referred for selection before reaching the 40th birthday; may be exempt if currently serving or previously served in certain federal law enforcement positions
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Veterans' Preference eligibility considerations (VRA)
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