Frontline Protector (FP) - Experienced

Job Summary:

Become a Frontline Protector in the Federal Security Sector

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration customs laws


• Inspect documents, possessions, and determine citizenship violations to prevent apprehension of aliens smugglers


• Perform farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, transportation checks patrolling international boundary coastal waterways using government assets vehicles horses vessels watercraft off road vehicles ATVs snowmobiles motorcycles


• Achieve USBP Mission qualifications GL-9 You qualify for this grade level if you possess one year specialized experience equivalent least next lower grade level performing duties such as physical searches detained individuals vehicles surroundings weapons contraband currency evidence apprehending physically restraining working law enforcement officials identify violate violation state federal immigration laws proficient firearms investigative reports serving court orders gathering evidence criminal cases prosecuted through court system If previous current law enforcement military law enforcement experienced qualified GS-11 grade level GS 11 You qualify for this grade level if you possess one year specialized experience equivalent leading investigations fraud contraband criminal activity threats nation illegal operations utilizing intelligence information track sources patterns analyzing rapidly make prompt decisions develop maintain contact network informants Citizenship must U.S. Citizen apply position residency primary U.S. residency three last five years Age Restriction In accordance Public Law hundred twenty-eight position covered under retirement provisions candidates referred selection before reaching birthday Department Homeland Security Directive two fifty-three training After hired detailed U.S. Border Patrol Academy Artesia New Mexico six months intensive instruction immigration nationality laws security operations driver techniques use Spanish English classes offered academy Form formal Training instructions described below employees originally appointment completed provide favorable consideration promotions within without regard any restrictions applicants groups above specific requirement legal basis excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment VRA applied