Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level - New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) NEW RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES! Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement anexceptional 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. You will be part of theDepartment of Homeland Security workforce, protecting American interests and securing our nation. Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations. Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel. Calais,Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, and Vanceboro, ME; Grand Portage and International Falls, MN; Raymond, Roosville, Sweetgrass, andWild Horse, MT; Locations offered are based onoperational and mission requirements and critical agency hiring needs for entry-level CBPOs asdetermined by the CBP Office of Field Operations (OFO). Salary and Duty Location Recruitment Incentives and Benefits **Recruitment Incentive** Newly appointed Customs and Border Protection Officers (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be offered up to a $15,000 incentive per year, for a three-year service contract, in thefollowing locations: Maine: Calais, Eastport, Houlton, Jackman, Madawaska, Van Buren, Vanceboro Grand Portage, International Falls Washington: Blaine, Oroville **Recruitment Incentive** Newly appointed Customs and Border Protection Officers (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 will be offered up to a $15,000 incentive per year, for a four-year service contract, in thefollowing locations: Note: A fully trained CBPO is eligible for up to $45,000 in overtime pay in addition to the starting salary.Officers are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dentaland other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the ThriftSavings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional and ROTH 401(k) offering. A minimum of three (3) years full-time general work experience that demonstrates theability to meet and deal with people and the ability to learn and be able to apply a body of facts; A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four (4)-year course ofstudy in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; A combination of successfully completed collegeeducation AND general work experience. This will be calculated using your resume and official orunofficial college transcripts submitted with your application. You qualify for the GS-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of specialized full-time work experience equivalent to at leastthe next lower grade level that includes: Performing physical inspections of people, documents or goods for criminal activity, fraud,and/or illegal operations. Utilizing observational techniques, evaluating facts, and reviewing documentation whileapplying Federal, State, or local laws and regulations. A bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement based on (1) classstanding, (2) grade-point average (3.0 or higher), or (3) honor society membership; OR one (1) full yearof graduate-level education. A combination of specialized work experience equivalent tothe next lower grade level AND graduate level education from an accredited college or university. See the GS-9 Job Opportunity Announcement (JOAs) at USAJOBS, thefederal governments official employment site to determine if you qualify. Citizen to apply for this position. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or havepreviously 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 RecruitmentAppointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible. Formal Training: You will be required to complete a paid pre-academy orientation for approximatelytwo (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 inGlynco, 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 southernborder, Miami, or Puerto Rico duty locations must attend and pass an online Spanish training program,which will be completed at their home port. Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network page. Youll then receive a link(s) to the CBPO JOA(s) on USAJOBS to complete your application. You will be evaluated based on yourresume, supporting documents, and the CBPO Entrance Exam.As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, youll receive monthly emails with information aboutwebinars, career expos, and future opportunities with OFO and CBP." U.S. Customs and Border Protection