Thread: CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OFFICER - SIGNING BONUS POSSIBLE!!

Customs and Border Protection Officer
Customs and Border Protection
Agency contact information
Many vacancies in the following locations:

Douglas, AZ
Lukeville, AZ
Nogales, AZ
San Luis, AZ
Calexico, CA

More Locations (25)
Work Schedule is Full Time - Permanent

Opened Saturday 4/1/2017 (19 day(s) ago)

Closes Sunday 4/30/2017 (10 day(s) away)

Salary Range
$32,844.00 to $87,893.00 / Per Year
Series & Grade
GS-1895-05/07
Promotion Potential
12
Supervisory Status
No

Who May Apply
United States Citizens
Control Number
466525200
Job Announcement Number
CBPO 17-7

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Job Overview
Summary

About the Agency

Customs & Border Protection (CBP): Securing America's Borders

A fully trained Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) is eligible for up to $35,000 in overtime pay. The starting salary for this position may be higher in certain duty locations, please visit the OPM website for information. If you select one of the following duty locations you may be eligible to receive an additional 25% of your salary each year for the first 3 years of employment on top of overtime pay. This incentive only applies to new federal employees and is dependent upon the availability of funds.

Douglas, Lukeville, Nogales and San Luis, AZ;
Calexico and San Ysidro, CA;
Coburn Gore and Jackman, ME;
Raymond, MT;
Pembina (10% only) and Portal, ND; and
Laredo and Presidio, TX

Discover a challenging and rewarding career with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the sole organization responsible for securing the nation's borders. CBP employees protect our Nation's borders from terrorism, human and drug smuggling, illegal migration, and agricultural pests while simultaneously facilitating the flow of legitimate travel and trade.
This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level (with supervisor approval). For example you could:

start as a CBPO in July 2017 as a GS-5 and make $32,844 - $67,844 per year*
be promoted in July 2018 to GS-7 and make $40,684 - $75,684 per year*
be promoted in July 2019 to GS-9 and make $49,765 - $84,765 per year*
be promoted in July 2020 to GS-11 and make $60,210 - $95,210 per year*
be promoted in July 2021 to GS-12 and make $72,168 - $107,168 per year*

*Please note this example includes a range from minimum locality pay up to maximum potential salary with overtime earnings. Pay rates are based on the 2017 Rest of the United States salary table and do not take into consideration higher locality pay where applicable, recruiting incentive or yearly cost of living increases.

Polygraph Information: CBPO is a polygraph-designated position. You must complete and pass a polygraph examination to be eligible for the position. If you are a Veteran and have a TS-SCI clearance, you may be eligible for a polygraph waiver. Polygraph Reciprocity: CBP may accept the results of a prior federal polygraph exam in lieu of a CBP polygraph exam. You may request reciprocity at the time of polygraph exam scheduling.

Duties

The video: Securing America's Ports of Entry emphasizes the importance of CBP Field Operations' frontline role in helping CBP accomplish its mission. For more information on CBP's mission, activities, and careers, please visit our website at CBP.gov.

Being a Customs and Border Protection Officer makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession. Typical assignments include:

Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations;
Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel;
Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances;
Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States; and
Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Travel Required

Occasional Travel
Travel may be required based on operational needs

Relocation Authorized

No

Job Requirements
Key Requirements

You must successfully pass a polygraph examination You must successfully pass a background investigation Convictions of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are disqualifying You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position You must have resided in the U.S. for the last 3 years Referred for selection prior to your 40th birthday (waiver for veterans) You must meet job-related medical, fitness and drug-testing standards You will be required to work regular and recurring shift work You will be required to carry a firearm You must have a valid driver's license

Qualifications

The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

You qualify for the GS-5 grade level (starting salary $32,844 up to $67,844 with potential overtime) if you possess one of the following:

a. Three years of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to meet and deal with people and the ability to learn and apply a body of facts; OR

b. A bachelor's degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university; OR

c. A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and general work experience. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

You qualify for the GS-7 grade level (starting salary $40,684 up to $75,684 with potential overtime) if you possess one of the following:

a. One year of specialized work experience that entails performance of substantive duties in inspections work at borders, seaports, airports or other ports of entry and/or work involving preliminary screening of persons for entry and immigration status, or compliance/regulatory work; OR

b. A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership; OR

c. One full year of graduate level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, corrections and rehabilitation, justice studies, homeland security, forensic technology and forensic psychology) at an accredited or pre-accredited college or university; OR

d. A combination of graduate level education completed in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, corrections and rehabilitation, justice studies, homeland security, forensic technology and forensic psychology) at an accredited or pre-accredited college or university and specialized work experience. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

If basing qualifications on education then, a bachelor's degree or graduate's degree or higher must be attained within 9-months after the closing date of the announcement. To be eligible for overtime, employees must be fully trained.

If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-9 grade level. Please refer to the CBPO GS-9 announcement: Apply Here!

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer 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.

Experience as a CBP Explorer may be qualifying if your resume provides sufficient information to credit your experience. To receive full credit for your experience please be sure to describe your duties, roles and responsibilities in detail.

Age Requirement: Effective May 1, 2016, the Commissioner of CBP has approved a temporary increase in the maximum allowable age for original placement into a CBPO position; therefore, candidates must be referred for selection before reaching their 40th birthday (increased from age 37). In accordance with Public Law 110-161, this position is covered under enhanced retirement provisions. However, the age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d). This measure will increase the statutorily mandatory retirement to an age of up to 60 to allow individuals the opportunity to complete 20 years of Enhanced Customs and Border Protection service (See U.S.C 8425 (b)(1) and 8335 (b)(1)).

The age restriction does not apply if you are a veterans' preference eligible. For more information on eligibility as a veterans' preference eligible please see the OPM veterans' guide.

Firearm Proficiency: Firearm proficiency is required for all CBP Officers and is part of the training provided.

Current Federal Employees: Current federal employees who apply to this announcement will be required to serve a probationary period in accordance with 5 CFR 315 and may be required to accept a change to lower grade, which may reduce their salary based on Federal pay regulations. Note: If you are a current GS-12 step 1, your salary may be reduced to a GS-5 step 10, which equates to an approximate $29,466 salary reduction (based on locality). Re-promotion is not guaranteed. Timeframes and grade level re-promotion is at the discretion of the agency and will be subject to a probationary period.

Probationary Period: You must serve a one-year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment.

Formal Training: You will complete a paid pre-academy orientation for approximately 30 days at your home port prior to attending the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) for approximately 17-19 weeks at Glynco, GA. Candidates selected for duty locations where they are required to be proficient in reading, writing and speaking Spanish will be required to either pass a Spanish language proficiency examination or attend a 6-week long Spanish immersion class at FLETC.

Uniform: This position requires wearing an officially approved uniform while in a duty status.
Residency Requirement: To be considered for this position, an applicant must meet the residency requirement for three years before his or her application by:

Residing within the United States or its protectorate or territories; or
Working for the U.S. government as an overseas Federal or military employee; or
Being a dependent of a U.S. Federal or military employee serving overseas.

Exceptions may be granted if you provide complete state-side coverage information regarding participation in "Study Abroad" programs, overseas church missions, or state-side addresses of anyone who worked or studied with you overseas. You must provide information and related documentation during the hiring process.

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Public Trust - Background Investigation

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/466525200

https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/?k=CBP&p=2

https://www.cbp.gov/careers/apply-now

https://www.cbp.gov/careers/frontlin...nefits#CompPay

If you sign up for Border Patrol on the Southern Border at those certain locations, you can receive a 25% bonus for 3 years on top of your base salary of $32,844 and over-time which would be around $8,000 - $9,000. The bonus would be another $10,000 if they calculate it on your sum of base plus over-time. It may only be calculated on your base. If it's calculated on your base then that's another $8,000. If it's on your total of base and OT, than that would be another $2,000 to $2,250. So the total could be as much of $33 + $8 + $8 = $49,000 to $51,250.

Now, we're talking!! But most applicants will forget it unless you change your website to grab them on that first look. Most people are not going to pursue this job unless they're already living in that area for $32,844. So if they look at that first page where you state the salary as $32,844, they're not going further. In fact, even the people already in that area will probably tell you to shove it.

So, you're marketing these jobs improperly on these very convoluted and confusing websites.

You need an immediate self-contained page solely for these Border Protection Officer jobs on the Southern Border. You need to show it just like I've done. Base plus overtime plus bonus for 3 years.

Also, your website says "Relocation Provided: No".

Really? You think someone who is willing to click on your job offer at $32,844 is going to pay their own way down from Pennsylvania to Arizona? You think they're going to move a house or apartment full of furniture and belongings and a family at their expense. I don't think so, not for that salary.

You need to change that on your website and say "Relocation Provided: Yes." Please tell these applicants you'll pay relocation expenses, i. e. a moving van company to help them move and the government pays for it.

And you also need to address the spouse issue because if the spouse works, they will be moving too and will need a job at the new location, so you're going to have to figure out how to address that issue if you want long-term employees willing to stay on the border itself. Our society is 2 incomes, 2 careers, and from what I've seen of these remote border towns, that might be an issue that's stopping a lot of new hires at these locations.

Thank you for considering these suggestions and GOOD LUCK!!

Everyone on ALIPAC, please spread the word far and wide about these Border Patrol jobs. There's a lot of Americans who will apply if they know they can make over $50,000 a year starting out, including their base pay, plus overtime, plus that 25% signing bonus for 3 years, and great benefits.

Also, there are quick promotions available that bump you up even further, some within 6 months, and others within 1 year.

Finally, with regards to the signing bonus, there was a caveat "depending on available funds". Oh please, this will not do. The signing bonus needs to be fully funded and funded now. Get it into the Supplemental and approved by Congress now. There can be no flim-flam on the signing bonus. Remember the Obama Bonus Screw-up for our military out in California?? We don't want any more scams like that where in a few years, they geta big bill from the government demanding they pay back their signing because the government screwed up. Okay?