Border Patrol Agent in Sherbrooke

With more than 69,000 employees, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and the largest federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. CBP protects the United States by preventing terrorists and their weapons from entering the country while facilitating lawful international travel and trade.

As a Border Patrol Agent (BPA) within CBP, you will be a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. CBP is urgently hiring to fill full-time, entry and mid-level, career positions where your education or prior general experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Along with excellent base pay, exceptional federal employment benefits, and job stability, CBP is offering additional recruitment and retention incentives.

Duties

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions.
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets.

Salary and Benefits

Selections from this announcement will be at the GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11 grade levels with promotion potential to the GS-12 grade level. Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, from $51,632 - $124,717 per year. BPAs are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Recruitment Incentive

Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location.

Qualifications

You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following:

• One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; OR
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR
• A combination of general work experience and successfully completed college education.

You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following:

• One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
• A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement.
• A combination of experience and education.

You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Other Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
• You must have had primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• In accordance with Public Law 100-238, candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday.
• After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy for approximately six months of intensive instruction.