Department: Department of Homeland Security
Location(s): Clallam County, Washington, Whatcom County, Washington, Yuma County, Arizona, Miami-Dade County, Florida, Chippewa County, Michigan, Saint Clair County, Michigan, Wayne County, Michigan, Ottawa County, Ohio, Duval County, Texas, Kent County, Texas, La Salle County, Texas, Uvalde, Texas, Van Horn, Texas, Weslaco, Texas, Zapata, Texas, Beecher Falls, Vermont, Newport, Vermont, Richford, Vermont, Swanton, Vermont, Bellingham, Washington, Blaine, Washington, Colville, Washington, Curlew, Washington, Metaline Falls, Washington, Oroville, Washington, Pasco, Washington, Port Angeles, Washington, Spokane, Washington, Sumas, Washington, Wenatchee, Washington, Ajo, Arizona, Bisbee, Arizona, Casa Grande, Arizona, Douglas, Arizona, Nogales, Arizona, Sonoita, Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, Wellton, Arizona, Willcox, Arizona, Yuma, Arizona, Blythe, California, Boulevard, California, Calexico, California, Chula Vista, California, El Centro, California, Imperial, California, Indio, California, Murrieta, California, Pine Valley, California, Riverside, California, San Clemente, California, San Diego, California, Santee, California, San Ysidro, California, Miami, Florida, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Calais, Maine, Fort Fairfield, Maine, Hodgdon, Maine, Houlton, Maine, Jackman, Maine, Rangeley, Maine, Van Buren, Maine, Detroit, Michigan, Gibraltar, Michigan, Marysville, Michigan, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Duluth, Minnesota, Grand Marais, Minnesota, International Falls, Minnesota, Warroad, Minnesota, Laredo, Missouri, Eureka, Montana, Havre, Montana, Malta, Montana, Plentywood, Montana, Saint Mary, Montana, Scobey, Montana, Shelby, Montana, Sweet Grass, Montana, Whitefish, Montana, Alamogordo, New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Deming, New Mexico, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Lordsburg, New Mexico, Santa Teresa, New Mexico, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, Burke, New York, Champlain, New York, Massena, New York, Ogdensburg, New York, Bottineau, North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Pembina, North Dakota, Portal, North Dakota, Port Clinton, Ohio, Abilene, Texas, Alpine, Texas, Amarillo, Texas, Big Bend National Park, Texas, Brownsville, Texas, Carrizo Springs, Texas, Clint, Texas, Comstock, Texas, Corpus Christi, Texas, Dallas, Texas, Del Rio, Texas, Eagle Pass, Texas, Edinburg, Texas, El Paso, Texas, Falfurrias, Texas, Fort Stockton, Texas, Fort Hancock, Texas, Harlingen, Texas, Hebbronville, Texas, Kingsville, Texas, Lubbock, Texas, Marfa, Texas, McAllen, Texas, Midland, Texas, Olmito, Texas, Pecos, Texas, Presidio, Texas, Rio Grande City, Texas, Rocksprings, Texas, San Angelo, Texas, San Antonio, Texas, Sanderson, Texas, Sierra Blanca, Texas
Salary Range: $88621 - $115213 Per Year
Job Summary: Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, within many locations. Salary: Salary listed reflects the rest of U.S. scale and, if applicable, will be adjusted to meet the locality pay or cost of living expenses of the duty location upon selection.
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Qualifications: Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Interpreting and enforcing immigration or comparable laws, rules, and regulations; Performing intelligence, prosecutions, investigations, anti-smuggling, identifying operational problems, devising solutions, ensuring compliance of enforcement and operational practices; Apprises management of deficiencies or noted problems. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 12/01/2025. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Medical Requirements: Following a tentative job offer, candidates must undergo and successfully complete a medical screening process. Individuals must be medically and physically capable of performing the essential job functions and duties of the position safely and efficiently without endangering the health and safety of the individual, others, or national security. For more information regarding the medical screening process and requirements, check out our video and visit our website. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information, review the following links: Background investigation and the e-QIP process. Polygraph Examination: CBP Has the authority to conduct a polygraph for the BORDER PATROL AGENT position, however, at this time a polygraph is not a pre-employment requirement. If CBP decides to implement the polygraph as a pre-employment requirement while you are in the hiring process, CBP will notify you and provide additional information. Polygraph Examination: The BORDER PATROL AGENT position is a polygraph-required position. If you are not a current CBP employee in a law enforcement position, you may be required to take a polygraph exam and have favorable results in order to continue in the pre-employment process. Please see Polygraph Examination. Polygraph Reciprocity: CBP may accept the results of a prior federal polygraph exam in lieu of a CBP polygraph exam. You will receive information to request reciprocity in your Background Investigation Package. Polygraph Waiver: Certain veterans may be eligible to obtain a polygraph waiver. You will receive information to request a waiver in your Background Investigation Package. Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Age Requirement: Provisions of Public Laws 93-350 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a primary Law Enforcement Officer position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In accordance with DHS Management Directive 251-03, the "day before an individual's 37th birthday" is the maximum age for original appointment to a position as a primary law enforcement officer within DHS. NOTE: CBP has approved a temporary increase in the maximum allowable age to 40 for original placement into a law enforcement position. In accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03, unless the below criteria applies, you must meet this age requirement by the date of referral to the hiring manager.Creditable law enforcement officer service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).Veterans Preference Eligibility: To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its recent decision of Isabella v. Dept. of State, the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. 3312. You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application. For more information on Veterans' Preference eligibility please see the OPM Veterans' Guide.
How to Apply: To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 12/01/2025. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application and you must again upload it by the closing date. Please upload your resume under the "Resume" document type. Any other relevant supporting documents should be uploaded under their appropriate document types as mentioned above. Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Do not submit documents as a PDF Portfolios. Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. View common definitions of terms in this announcement.
Application Deadline: 2025-12-01