Spotlight Details View all Spotlights BORDER PATROL AGENT - Female Applicants Only! Border Patrol Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling. Discover a challenging and rewarding career with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the sole organization responsible for securing the nations borders. CBP employees protect our Nations borders from terrorism, human and drug smuggling, illegal migration, and agricultural pests while simultaneously facilitating the flow of legitimate travel and trade. The Border Patrol Agent position starts at a salary of $39,012 (GL-5 grade level), with promotion potential to $69,497 (GS-12 grade level). Customs and Border Protection has a critical need for female Border Patrol Agents for the screening of female detainees who enter the United States. Due to the high demand, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management has granted CBP an exception to Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 332, Section 332.407 which authorizes the targeted recruitment of female agents along the southwest border of the United States. Therefore, this announcement is limited to the recruitment of female applicants. Male applicants will not be considered. You must select one geographic corridor where you are willing to work (South Texas, West Texas/New Mexico, California or Arizona). Final job offers will be made after the pre-employment processes are successfully completed and will only be offered in the corridor selected at the time of application. Being a Border Patrol Agent makes you a valuable member of the federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. Typical assignments include: Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented aliens and smugglers of aliens at or near the land borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions Responding to electronic sensor alarms Interpreting and following tracks, marks and other physical evidence Using infrared scopes during night operations Responding to aircraft sights and other anti-smuggling activities Performing farm and ranch checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks Many vacancies in the following location(s): CBP - BPA Arizona, United States CBP - BPA California, United States CBP - BPA South Texas, United States CBP - BPA West Texas / New Mexico, United States TRAVEL REQUIRED - Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED - No KEY REQUIREMENTS You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position Referred for selection prior to your 37th birthday (waiver for Veterans) You must have resided in U.S. for the last 3 years You must meet job-related medical, fitness and drug-testing standards You must successfully pass a polygraph exam and a background investigation Convictions of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are disqualifying You will be required to carry a firearm; possess a valid drivers license You will be required to work regular and recurring shift work Entrance examination scores prior to December 1, 2014 are NOT valid This job announcement is restricted to female applicants only For an overview of the diverse responsibilities CBP carries out within the Government, visit our website at cbp.gov and our Careers for Women in CBP page at cbp.gov//careers/careers-women-us-customs-and-border-protection. To apply, please visit https://usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/387425100 Site Map Contact Us Help/FAQs Privacy Act and Public Burden Information FOIA About Us USA.gov This is a United States Office of Personnel Management website. USAJOBS is the Federal Government’s official one-stop source for federal jobs and employment information.
Posted on: Sun, 07 Dec 2014 06:40:42 +0000
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