Security Patrol / Field Agent

United States Customs And Border Protection; Reynosa; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A federal law enforcement agency is seeking a Border Patrol Agent in Mexico, Tamaulipas. This role involves detecting and apprehending undocumented individuals, maintaining operational surveillance, and performing various law enforcement duties. Candidates should have law enforcement experience and be proficient in Spanish and English. The position offers significant recruitment incentives and comprehensive training at the Border Patrol Academy.

Servicios

Recruitment incentive of up to $30,000

Comprehensive federal benefits

Training at the Border Patrol Academy

Formación

• Ability to speak and read Spanish and English.
• Citizenship and residency requirements apply.
• Formal training completion at the Border Patrol Academy.

Responsabilidades

• Detect and apprehend undocumented noncitizens.
• Maintain surveillance for anti-smuggling operations.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways.

Conocimientos

Law enforcement experience

Spanish language proficiency

Intelligence gathering

Use of technology in law enforcement

Educación

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GS11) Check out this higher-salaried federal law enforcement opportunity with U.You may qualify for this higher-grade Border Patrol Agent employment opportunity if you have current or prior law enforcement experience.

This experience could have been gained as part of a military police assignment or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization.

Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences.

Relocation may be required.

Recruitment Incentives

EARN UP TO $30,000 IN RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES –– Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will be offered a $20,000 incentive.

The first $10,000 to be paid upon successfully completing training at the Border Patrol Academy, and the remainder to be paid in full after completing a three-year service agreement.

Locations and Opportunity

New Agents accepting a prioritized location (Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer, and Hebbronville, TX; Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits

Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from: Overtime Pay: Up to 25% Duty location impacts pay rates; And a fully trained Border Patrol Agent may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of

All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.

Mission

As a Border Patrol Agent (BPA), you will be part of our 60,000 workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity.

Being a Border Patrol Agent makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

Responsibilities

• Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the land borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions.
• Using infrared scopes during night operations.
• Responding to aircraft sighting and other anti-smuggling activities and performing farm and ranch checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways and using a variety of government assets to accomplish the USBP mission.
• Assets may include, but are not limited to, motor vehicles, horses, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles.
• Occasional travel may be required based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Developing and utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations and/or contraband.
• Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns.
• Utilizing various forms of complex technology that includes surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and communications equipment to aid in the apprehension of violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
• Communicating assignments and training peers on the application of the appropriate law enforcement problem-solving methods, investigative techniques, and other law enforcement procedures.
• Working with law enforcement officials or government agencies to identify and/or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
• Citizen to apply for this position.
• S. residency (including protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
• In accordance with Public Law, 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. 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. 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.

Training

Formal Training: 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, drivers training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses.

Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English.

Agents will be provided training to become proficient in the Spanish language at the Academy.

Application Process

Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page.

For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, and then complete the pre‑screening questions.

You’ll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application.

Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.). You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.

If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.Border Patrol page: careers.Cbp.Gov / s / usbp.

Note

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