The following information was provided by U.S Border Patrol
For those who prefer the terrain less traveled, your mission awaits. Every day, Border Patrol agents protect our country against illegal activity, narcotics, human trafficking, and terrorism while providing aid to those in need. Our mission may start at borders, but our impact extends across the nation—for every person and every mile of it.
BASIC REQUIRMENTS:
Eligible Applicants must
Be a U.S. citizen with U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (military exception)
Be referred for selection prior to age 40 (waiver based on Veterans Preference eligibility)
Have one year of full-time work experience
Pass a structured interview, background investigation, and polygraph exam
Meet medical, fitness, and drug; testing standards
Have a valid driver’s license
Be eligible to carry a firearm
Not have convictions, including misdemeanor domestic violence charges
PAY AND GROWTH:
Competitive salary with up to $38K in locality, overtime, and premium pay annually
Long-term career progression, including rapid promotion potential and opportunities for supervisory and leadership roles.
LEAVE AND TRAINING:
10 paid holidays per year
13-26 days of personal leave a year
13 days of sick leave accrued per year
117 days of in-depth instruction at the USBP Academy (covering criminal law, immigration, Spanish, emergency vehicle operations, and weapon marksmanship), plus opportunities for paid training
HEALTH INSURANCE:
Federal Employee Health Benefits Program
Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program
Federal Flexible Spending Account Program
Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program
Employee Assistance Program
RETIREMENT:
Thrift Savings Plan
Federal Retirement Plan
Federal Employees Group Life Insurance
Law Enforcement Retirement Benefits
LOCATIONS:
Currently, all new agents will be stationed along the southwest border
Eligible agents may have the opportunity to change duty locations after a period of time
TO APPLY:
This WIOA Title I financially assisted program or activity is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please call (714) 480-6500. TDD/TTY users, please call the California Relay Service at (800) 735-2922 or 711. Please call 72 hours in advance to allow the OC Workforce Solutions Center to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this program.
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