299 Customs Border Protection jobs in Merced, CA

Border Patrol Agent - Law Enforcement

US Customs and Border Protection

Merced, CA

$61,111-$124,443/yr

OnsiteUrgently HiringBilingual PreferredHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

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 Customs and Border Protection Officer 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).
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three (3) of the last five (5) years.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level that includes: Detaining suspected violators of federal, state, or local laws and/or arresting violators using the proper law enforcement methods.; Enforcing the laws and regulations relating to importing, exporting, and/or international shipping to and from the United States.; Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis to identify potential threats and perform risk assessments for violations of laws and threats to national security.; Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity for the purposes of gaining information from suspected violators of laws to determine the appropriate course of action.
Education Substitution: A master's (or higher) degree, or two or more years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited college or university; OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of specialized experience AND successfully completed graduate-level education.
Formal Training: You will be required to complete a paid pre-academy orientation for approximately two (2) weeks at your home port. You will then attend a 101-day training program – CBP Field Operations Academy – conducted at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) located in Glynco, GA. This training consists of basic law enforcement skills, immigration laws, firearms training, examination of cargo/bags/merchandise, physical fitness, etc. Candidates assigned to the southern border, Miami, or Puerto Rico duty locations must attend and pass an online Spanish training program, which will be completed at their home port. Successful completion of the Academy is required for this position.

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Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Merced, CA

$51,632-$92,219/yr

OnsiteUrgently HiringBilingual PreferredHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

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).
Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records;
Veterans' Preference : You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.
Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership.
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.
Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement.
Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.
Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to:
The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
Education Substitution: 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;
Citizenship : You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
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. 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 with the Spanish language at the Academy.
Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR

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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Merced, CA 95344

$61,111-$124,443/yr

Bilingual PreferredHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

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Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced (GS9)

US Customs and Border Protection

Merced, CA 95340

$61,111-$124,443/yr

Bilingual PreferredHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

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Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent – $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

United States Customs and Border Protection

Merced, CA 95340

$49,739-$89,518/yr

$20,000 bonus

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Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection

U.S. Customs and Border Protections

Merced, CA 95340

$110,846/yr

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Missile Defense Crew - 20 Weeks Paid Training, No Experience Required

U.S. Army

Stockton, CA 95206

No ExperienceUrgently HiringEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time Off

Attend a 20-week paid training program to gain skills and certifications in leadership, advanced rocket system operations, handling ammunition, and vehicle operations.
Advanced certifications require additional full funded training programs.

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