U.S. Border Patrol Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Reinstatement Opportunity

Applications accepted June 5, 2023, through July 5, 2023 (11:59 p.m. EST).

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) is currently soliciting interested candidates for reinstatement to the following position:

Position Title/Series/Grade(s): Supervisory Border Patrol Agent, GS-1896-13Department: Department of Homeland SecurityAgency: Customs and Border ProtectionOrganization: U.S. Border Patrol Locations: The positions are with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol at the following locations:

Salary: Salary rates are based on the OPM Salary Charts Salary Table 2023-Rest of United States (LEO) (opm.gov) and, if applicable, will be adjusted to meet the locality pay or cost of living expenses of the duty location upon selection.

This position will allow you to use your expertise to prevent illegal entry of noncitizens into the United States by land, water, or air; enforce criminal provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Laws; and seek out and apprehend smugglers or noncitizens who are in the United States illegally. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to protect the homeland.

As a first-line Supervisory Border Patrol Agent you will serve as a primary law enforcement officer (under 5 U.S.C. 8331(20) and 8412 (d) and be responsible for:

Eligible applicants must:

The basic qualification requirements include experience in law enforcement or other responsible work that demonstrates the ability to make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; to deal effectively with individuals or persons in a courteous, tactful manner; and to analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions.ANDYou qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

Firearm Requirement: You will be required to carry a firearm while on duty. Anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C. Section 922 (g) (9)). Candidates will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense.

Uniform/Grooming Standards: This position requires wearing an officially approved uniform and complying with established grooming standards as established by the Border Patrol's Uniform and Grooming Standards Policy #07-09126. Please note that in accordance with these standards, tattoos and/or brandings on the head, face, neck, or hands are not permitted. Obscene, racially/ethnically derogatory and/or gang tattoos or brandings shall not be visible. All visible tattoos and/or brandings will be covered while performing the following volunteer duties: Recruiting, Public Affairs Officer, Oral Hiring Boards, International Liaison duties, Community Affairs, or judicial proceedings.

Former LEO applicants are required to meet all pre-employment requirements that are applicable for the position.

This is a Non-Bargaining Unit status position.

Shift Work/Overtime: This position requires regular and recurring shift work. You must be willing and available to work rotating shifts. You may also be rotated between assignments and duty locations. You could be required to work overtime on a daily basis and will be compensated up to an additional 25% of your base pay in accordance with the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014.

Interested candidates must submit an email request to [email protected].

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The United States Government does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

A reasonable accommodation is any change in the workplace, or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations: When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete For a job; when an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job or to gain access to the workplace; and when an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to enjoy equal access to benefits and privileges of employment (e.g., details, trainings, office-sponsored events).

Questions may be directed to USBP Headquarters, Mission Support Directorate, Workforce Management by email at [email protected].