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Organizational Location: This position is located with the U.S. Border Patrol at various locations throughout the United States.

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Open & closing dates

11/21/2022 to 12/05/2022
Salary

$44,545 - $103,176 per year
Salary reflects the Rest of U.S. scale and will be adjusted to meet the locality pay of the duty location upon selection.
Pay scale & grade

GS 5 - 12
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Locations
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Please see Qualifications section for further details.
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

12
Job family (Series)
- 1896 Border Patrol Enforcement Series
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

Yes
Announcement number

USBP-OM-11720212-JRB
Control number

690205900

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Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

THIS IS AN OPERATIONAL MOBILITY PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT USED TO SOLICIT APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT GL-1896-5 THROUGH GS-1896-12 BORDER PATROL AGENTS, INTERESTED IN A VOLUNTARY LATERAL REASSIGNMENT. NO CHANGE TO LOWER GRADES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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You may only receive consideration for up to TWO Stations. If you wish to change locations after your initial application submission you will need to choose all of your locations again. Changing even one location will override all previous location choices. You may not change location preferences after 12/05/2022.

Listed below are the duty locations that may be filled under this announcement:

Agents may receive a GSA Lump Sum relocation payment, if their new station meets the "distance test." Please see Qualifications section for further details on this requirement.

BIG BEND SECTOR:
Fort Stockton Station | Ft. Stockton, TX

BLAINE SECTOR:
Bellingham Station | Ferndale, WA
Blaine Station | Blaine, WA
Sumas Station | Sumas, WA

BUFFALO SECTOR:
Niagara Falls Station | Niagara Falls, NY
Rochester Station | Rochester, NY

DEL RIO SECTOR:
Brackettville Station | Brackettville, TX

DETROIT SECTOR:
Detroit Station | Detroit, MI
Gibraltar Station | Gibraltar, MI
Sandusky Bay Station | Port Clinton, OH
Sault Ste. Marie Station | Sault Ste. Marie, MI

EL CENTRO SECTOR:
Indio Station | Indio, CA

GRAND FORKS SECTOR:
International Falls Station | Int'l Falls, MN

HAVRE SECTOR:
Havre Station | Havre, MT
Sweetgrass Station | Sunburst, MT

HOULTON SECTOR:
Calais Station | Baring, ME
Fort Fairfield Station | Ft. Fairfield, ME
Houlton Station | Houlton, ME
Jackman Station | Jackman, ME
Van Buren Station | Van Buren, ME

LAREDO SECTOR:
Laredo North Station | Laredo, TX
Laredo West Station | Laredo, TX

MIAMI SECTOR:
Dania Beach Station | Dania, FL
Marathon Station | Marathon, FL
Orlando Station | Orlando, FL
West Palm Beach Station | Riviera Beach, FL

NEW ORLEANS SECTOR:
Gulfport Station | Gulfport, MS
Lake Charles Station | Lake Charles, LA

RAMEY SECTOR:
Ramey Station | Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

RIO GRANDE VALLEY SECTOR:
Corpus Christi Station | Corpus Christi, TX
Kingsville Station | Kingsville, TX
Weslaco Station | Weslaco, TX

SPOKANE SECTOR:
Bonners Ferry Station | Bonners Ferry, ID
Curlew Station | Curlew, WA
Eureka Station | Eureka, MT
Metaline Falls Station | Metaline, WA
Oroville Station | Oroville, WA

SWANTON SECTOR:
Beecher Falls Station | Beecher Falls, VT
Burke Station | Burke, NY
Champlain Station | Champlain, NY
Massena Station | Massena, NY
Newport Station | Newport, VT
Ogdensburg Station | Ogdensburg, NY
Richford Station | Richford, VT
Swanton Station | Swanton, VT

YUMA SECTOR:
Wellton Station | Wellton, AZ

If selected for a location listed below, you may also receive a relocation incentive payment. The following requirements apply:

Agents new duty station must be at least 50 miles from their current station in order to be eligible;
Agents must relocate to the new geographic location;
Agents must have a rating of record that is at least fully successful or equivalent;
Agents may also receive a GSA Lump Sum relocation payment, if their new station meets the "distance test."

A one-time relocation incentive payment of up to 25% of your annual basic pay, not to exceed $12,800 for the following location(s):

DEL RIO SECTOR:
Carrizo Springs Station | Carrizo Springs, TX
Eagle Pass North Station | Eagle Pass, TX

EL CENTRO SECTOR:
Calexico Station | Calexico, CA
El Centro Station | Imperial, CA

A one-time relocation incentive payment of up to 25% of your annual basic pay, not to exceed $18,000 for the following location(s):

BIG BEND SECTOR:
Sanderson Station | Sanderson, TX

HAVRE SECTOR:
Plentywood Station | Plentywood, MT
Scobey Station | Scobey, MT

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Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
You may be required to pass a background investigation and/or polygraph
CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures
You must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards.

Who May Apply:

Current 1896: GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11 & GS-12 Border Patrol Agents in the Bargaining Unit (Agents who are currently serving on a temporary detail or temporary promotion that is non-bargaining and is 120 days or less are eligible for reassignment under this program) who also:
- Has a minimum of 3 years in service with the agency.
- Is not to be the subject of:
  - Any pending Performance Improvement Plan (PIP);
  - Proposed action of suspension of 7 or more days or termination;
  - Any open investigation being conducted by OIG or an investigation being conducted by OPR for an allegation which, if sustained, the employee would typically receive a proposal of an adverse action (15 days or more);
  - A Last Chance Agreement;
  - Three or more disciplinary actions or a single adverse action (15-day suspension or more) within the last 2 years.
Has not received a funded relocation in the past 4 years, or within 2 years for remote locations.
Has not received a reassignment (funded or non-funded) under the Operational Mobility Program in the past 4 years, or within 2 years for remote locations.
Has not declined an offer under the Operational Mobility Program in the last 2 years.
Has not accepted an offer under the Operational Mobility Program in the last 4 years, or within 2 years for remote locations.
Able to perform all the required duties of the Border Patrol Agent position description.
Has passed their applicable probationary period.

View common definitions of terms in this announcement.

Qualifications

You qualify for this position if you are currently serving as a Border Patrol Agent with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. This experience must demonstrate responsibility for applying a comprehensive range of Federal laws, rules, regulations and procedures aimed at preventing the illegal entry of noncitizens into the United States by land, water, or air. If you are selected for this reassignment opportunity, you will be ineligible for a funded reassignment to a new duty location under the Operational Mobility or any other relocation program for a period of four calendar years (or two years for remove locations) after reporting to the new duty location.

Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements and eligibility requirements by 12/05/2022. Please note that qualification and eligibility claims will be subject to verification through a review of your application. This verification could occur at any stage of the application process. Falsification of your application will remove you from consideration and could subject you to disciplinary action.

Relocation Expenses and Lump Sum Payments: Agents relocating as a part of the Operational Mobility will receive the following lump sum amount, depending on their status. These lump sum payments are in lieu of any other relocation payments, the home buyout is not included under this relocation.

$13,600 for one-person households who do not own a home.
$25,625 for multiple person households who do not own a home.
$36,175 for one-person households who own a home.
$48,175 for multiple person households who own a home.

These lump sum amounts are before taxes. CBP will treat the entire lump sum as fully taxable and accordingly will use the flat rate method for withholding appropriate Federal Income Taxes, FICA and Medicare. All lump sum payments will be received through direct deposit.

Agents relocating out of Puerto Rico will receive a PCS move in lieu of a lump sum payment.

Distance Test: (1) Effective August 2011, cost transfers are subject to the "distance test". The "distance test" is met when the new official station is at least 50 miles further from the employee's current residence than the old official station is from the same residence. For example, if the old official station is 15 miles from the current residence, then the new official station must be at least 65 miles from that same residence in order to receive relocation expenses for residence transactions. The distance test does not take into consideration the location of a new residence.

Agents who accept a job offer with a relocation incentive are required to sign a one-year service agreement in addition to the one-year relocation payment service agreement. Additionally, agents are ineligible for reassignment to a new duty location under this or any other relocation program for a period of 2 years as outlined in the Operational Mobility Agreement MOU. The service agreement for the relocation incentive, relocation service agreement, and the 2-year ineligibility period will all run concurrently; an additional year will not be added.

Relocation Information: To compare cost of living data, calculate mortgage scenarios or gather information on communities and school districts, please visit: Relocation Essentials.

An employee will lose their Relocation Benefits if they begin any portion of their relocation prior to the receipt of the signed/approved Relocation Package (CBP Form 4501 and/or CBP Form 4504) et. al; referred to below as the travel authorization) from the National Relocation Coordinator at the USBP/MROD office.

§302-2.1 When may I begin my transfer or reassignment? You may begin your transfer or reassignment only after your agency has approved your travel authorization (TA) in writing (paper or electronic).
§302-2.2 May I relocate to my new official station before I receive a written travel authorization (TA)? No, you must have the written TA (paper or electronic) before you relocate to your new official station.

Per CBP Form 4505 Employment Agreement for Relocating within the Continental United States (CONUS), Agents accepting the relocation offer are required to remain an employee of the agency at the new duty location for at least one full year from reporting date to that location or they will be required to repay the full lump sum payments to the agency with the following exceptions:

Employee receives a promotion within CBP,
Moves at the requirement of CBP,
Qualifies for a relocation under the Spousal or Compassionate Transfer Program,
Involuntary separation from CBP; or
Moves back to the former duty location due to significant financial hardship due to the housing market.

Two CBP Employees: In a multiple person household where two people are CBP employees, only one lump sum amount will be paid. Note: Station address is the physical address of the station not the official mailing address.

Change in Residence: In order to receive the lump sum payment, agents must change residence from which they normally commute to work and meet all requirements outlined in the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR): Travel Regulations.

Official Residence: Official residence is defined as the residence address listed with the National Finance Center (NFC). It is the agent's responsibility to ensure that his/her official residence is correctly annotated in the NFC and updated as necessary. Your NFC address will be used to complete all distance test calculations in accordance with this job announcement. Note: Please be sure that your Application Manager Profile address is updated as well as your resume to reflect your physical address. PO Boxes will not be accepted as they are not permanent addresses.

Reporting Time: If you do not own a residence, you will have 45 calendar days from the date of formal acceptance to report to your new duty location. If you own a residence, you will have up to 90 calendar days from the date of formal acceptance to report to your new duty location.

Administrative Leave: A cumulative total of 40 hours will be authorized for pre/post move requirements to include finding a home.

No Cost Transfer: No cost transfers are transfers for which selected agents are not eligible for the GSA lump sum payment or the administrative leave outlined above. Management will make as many of these no cost transfers as determined to be consistent with operational needs. The procedures for selecting agents for no cost transfers will be the same procedures found in the evaluation section of this announcement.

Seniority Calculation: Applicants will self-certify their seniority date during the online application. Seniority dates are determined and adjusted based on qualifying service as a BPA. Any breaks in service must be utilized to recalculate your seniority date. Please use the date you Entered on Duty (EOD) with U.S. Border Patrol in the 1896 series. i.e. seniority date (this is not the date of your last promotion). This date will be used to rank you with your peers. Note: Employees who misrepresent their Seniority Dates will be ineligible for relocation for four years.

Example: You were a Border Patrol Agent from 5/22/12 to 5/2/13 (11 months, 11 days). On 5/3/13, you took a position as a CBP Officer. You were reinstated as a Border Patrol Agent on 5/2/14. As of 5/2/14, your new seniority date would be calculated as 5/2/14 minus 11 months and 11 days. Your new seniority date would be 5/21/13. (When calculating your seniority date, separations are effective at midnight of the effective date. For each period of service, the day of the separation must be credited. This can be done by adding a date to each separation date, OR adding the number of separations to the days being subtracted from the appointment date).

Language Requirement: Must be proficient in the Spanish language (i.e. able to speak and read in Spanish).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

As a Border Patrol Agent, you will serve as a primary Law Enforcement Officer under 5 U.S.C. 8331 (6C) and 8412 (d) and be responsible for:

Preventing the entry of terrorists and their weapons of terrorism.
Enforcing the laws that protect America's homeland by the detection, interdiction and apprehension of those who attempt to illegally enter or smuggle any person or contraband across our Nation's sovereign borders.
Selected agents will patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways and may use a variety or Government assets for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission. These assets include, but at not limited to: Vehicles, horses, vessels, watercrafts, off road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles and motorcycles.

This position is covered under the bargaining unit.

Motor Vehicle Operation: You must have a valid automobile driver's license at the time of appointment.

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.

Uniforms: This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in duty status.

Security Clearance: You may be required to obtain a Secret or higher level clearance for this position.

Withdrawing from Consideration: You may withdraw from consideration for one or more locations by submitting a written request or email to the point of contact on this announcement no later than 21 calendar days from the closing date of the announcement. If your withdrawal is not received within 21 days you will be subject to a 2-year ban on applying to future opportunities.

Responding to an Offer: You will have 5 business days to either accept or decline the offer. The formal confirmation offer will be sent electronically. Applicants are encouraged to provide a secondary email address in their profile.

Acceptance of an Offer: Once you accept a relocation offer, you will be removed from further consideration under this announcement.

Failure to Respond to an Offer: If you do not respond to a relocation offer within 5 business days of receipt of the offer, you will be removed from all relocation lists under this announcement and will be considered a declination. You will be subject to the 2-year ban on applying for future opportunities.

Declination of an Offer: Should an employee be selected/offered a position under the terms of the Operational Mobility MOU and decline the offer, the employee will be barred from applying or being considered for relocations under the terms of Operational Mobility for a period of two years. The Agency will coordinate with NBPC regarding employees who are unable to respond to conditional offers in regards to the 5 business day response timeframe as per the MOU.

Removal of Relocation Lists / Rescinding an Acceptance of a Job Offer: If after accepting an offer and after the 5 business day decision time you decline the offer you will be removed from all lists. You will be subject to the 2-year ban on applying to future opportunities. Any funds received from CBP for that relocation must be repaid in full. Note: Repayment of the GSA lump sum is arranged through the CBP National Finance Center, Travel Section. Payments can be made in installments.

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A series of questions will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications. If you meet those qualifications, you will be referred to management for selection consideration. 50% of the vacancies at each location will be selected based on seniority. The remaining 50% of selections will be made from the remaining applicants.

Preview the job questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11720212.

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.

NOTE: To be eligible for reassignment under this announcement, you must meet all of the requirements throughout the selection & reassignment process. It is your responsibility to notify us of any changes.

If you are promoted above the journeyman level Border Patrol Agent GS-12 grade level at any time between the open/close dates of this announcement or before the established enter on duty date, or you make any other changes to your career that cause you to no longer meet the eligibility requirements for this program, you will lose consideration for this reassignment opportunity.

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.

Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP eligible. View information about CTAP eligibilityon OPM's Career Transition Resources website. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Document section of this announcement.

DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verifyincluding your rights and responsibilities.

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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
- Your resume: A resume describing your job-related qualifications is required and will be used for the purpose of reviewing your qualifications and determining what training, if any, would be required when placed. Your resume must be in English and must include your job titles and a detailed description of your duties and the dates you performed them (MM/DD/YY), as well as your hours per week for each position listed. Your resume should also contain your full name, address, phone number, email address, and salary. NOTE: P.O. Boxes will not be accepted as they are not a permanent physical address. To ensure all your experience is considered, the U.S. Border Patrol strongly suggests resumes should describe your experiences and accomplishments, assignment dates, duty locations, your current supervisor's contact information and specify whether you have performed duties in investigations, intelligence, or have worked in sector-level or national programs (e.g., horse patrol, BORSTAR, BORTAC, peer support, chaplaincy, canine, etc.), or been assigned to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy, and/or Sector or USBP Headquarters. Include leadership or specialized training and college level courses completed. Resumes should also specify each supervisory position held (clearly listing SBPA, FOS, SOS, WC, DPAIC, PAIC, ACPA, XO, DC, DCPA or CPA). Additionally, include all temporary promotions listing the grade, position, location, and period of time held; temporary details or special assignments held 30 days or more (assignment, location, and period of time); and any prior military or other specialized experience outside of USBP that is relevant to law enforcement work. NOTE: Resumes stored on USAJOBS will not automatically carry over to this announcement. You must upload or fax your resume and any other applicable supporting documentation. For additional required items, see the link. *Note- It is recommended that you upload your resume as a PDF instead of a Word document to ensure document quality. Ensure that your uploaded resume is not a password protected document, to include Office 365 passwords.
- Your responses to the job questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11720212
- SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action): Current CBP Employees are not required to submit SF-50s, but are highly encouraged to do so.
- Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)? You must submit a separation notice; your most recent SF-50 (noting your current position, grade level and duty location); a copy of your most recent performance rating; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department of National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
- Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
  - Position title
  - Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee)
  - Beginning and ending dates of appointment
- You may be asked to provide a copy of your recent performance appraisal and/or incentive awards.
- Veterans' preference points are not applicable to Operational Mobility Program announcements.
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 below for additional information. All application materials must be in English.

If you are unable to apply online or need to submit a document you do not have in electronic form, visit this link for more information regarding an Alternate Application process.

Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. 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 12/05/2022.

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 "Resume" and any other applicable supporting documents mentioned above under the appropriate Document Type. If your Document Type is not listed, upload as "Other."

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.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

Agency contact information

Operational Mobility

Phone

952-857-2932

Email

CBPHiringOperationalMobility@cbp.dhs.gov

Address

United States Border Patrol
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Next steps

The open period for this Operational Mobility announcement may be extended to allow for a sufficient applicant pool.

Once this announcement has closed, you will be notified via email of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts with your USAJOBS account. If you are referred, you will receive a final notification of the disposition of the announcement.

Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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Your resume: A resume describing your job-related qualifications is required and will be used for the purpose of reviewing your qualifications and determining what training, if any, would be required when placed. Your resume must be in English and must include your job titles and a detailed description of your duties and the dates you performed them (MM/DD/YY), as well as your hours per week for each position listed. Your resume should also contain your full name, address, phone number, email address, and salary. NOTE: P.O. Boxes will not be accepted as they are not a permanent physical address. To ensure all your experience is considered, the U.S. Border Patrol strongly suggests resumes should describe your experiences and accomplishments, assignment dates, duty locations, your current supervisor's contact information and specify whether you have performed duties in investigations, intelligence, or have worked in sector-level or national programs (e.g., horse patrol, BORSTAR, BORTAC, peer support, chaplaincy, canine, etc.), or been assigned to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy, and/or Sector or USBP Headquarters. Include leadership or specialized training and college level courses completed. Resumes should also specify each supervisory position held (clearly listing SBPA, FOS, SOS, WC, DPAIC, PAIC, ACPA, XO, DC, DCPA or CPA). Additionally, include all temporary promotions listing the grade, position, location, and period of time held; temporary details or special assignments held 30 days or more (assignment, location, and period of time); and any prior military or other specialized experience outside of USBP that is relevant to law enforcement work. NOTE: Resumes stored on USAJOBS will not automatically carry over to this announcement. You must upload or fax your resume and any other applicable supporting documentation. For additional required items, see the link. *Note- It is recommended that you upload your resume as a PDF instead of a Word document to ensure document quality. Ensure that your uploaded resume is not a password protected document, to include Office 365 passwords.
Your responses to the job questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11720212
SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action): Current CBP Employees are not required to submit SF-50s, but are highly encouraged to do so.
Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)? You must submit a separation notice; your most recent SF-50 (noting your current position, grade level and duty location); a copy of your most recent performance rating; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department of National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
- Position title
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee)
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment
You may be asked to provide a copy of your recent performance appraisal and/or incentive awards.
Veterans' preference points are not applicable to Operational Mobility Program announcements.

Help

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 below for additional information. All application materials must be in English.

If you are unable to apply online or need to submit a document you do not have in electronic form, visit this link for more information regarding an Alternate Application process.

Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. 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 12/05/2022.

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 "Resume" and any other applicable supporting documents mentioned above under the appropriate Document Type. If your Document Type is not listed, upload as "Other."

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.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

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Operational Mobility

Phone: 952-857-2932
Email: CBPHiringOperationalMobility@cbp.dhs.gov
Address: United States Border Patrol
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Washington, DC 20229
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The open period for this Operational Mobility announcement may be extended to allow for a sufficient applicant pool.

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Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/690205900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

BORDER PATROL AGENT - OPERATIONAL MOBILITY - REASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITY

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