Border Patrol Agent (Bortac Operator)

Customs and Border Protection • Santee, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, San Diego Sector, Targeting & Intelligence Division, Special Operations Detachment, located in Santee, CA. The Border Patrol Agent (BORTAC Operator) serves as a primary law enforcement officer. Duties include preventing the illegal entry of aliens into the United States by land, water, or air; enforcing criminal provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Laws; and seeking out and apprehending smugglers or aliens who are in the United States illegally. This role allows you to use your expertise to strengthen the Department's ability to protect the homeland.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English.
• May be required to pass a background investigation and/or polygraph.
• Must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards.
• Specialized Experience in law enforcement or other responsible work that demonstrated the ability to: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with individuals or groups of persons in a courteous, tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions or take prompt and appropriate law enforcement action in light of applicable laws, court decisions, and sound law enforcement procedures; and develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Interpreting and enforcing immigration or comparable laws, rules, and regulations. Performing intelligence, prosecution, investigation, anti-smuggling. Performing other work of comparable difficulty related to Border Patrol operations.
• Must be proficient in the Spanish language (i.e., able to speak and read in Spanish).
• Must have successfully completed the BORTAC Selection and Training Course to be considered for this position.
• Must meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms.
• Must possess the ability to operate a Government Owned Vehicle.
• A valid, non-restricted driver's license is required.
• Must be willing and available to work rotating shifts.
• Required to obtain a Secret or higher-level clearance for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Creditable law enforcement officer service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement.
• This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).
• Individuals entitled to veterans preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. § 3312.

Responsibilities

• Serving as an Operator for BORTAC.
• Resolving emergency situations and high risk incidents while reducing the risk of loss of life or serious injury to officers, victims, or innocent third parties.
• Actively responding to civil disturbances, hostage situations, high-risk warrant executions, tactical operations/situations, reconnaissance/surveillance services, civil emergencies (either man-made or natural disasters), and search and rescue operations.
• Demonstrating a high level of skill in weaponry, self defense, crowd control, confrontation management, aquatics, rappelling, land navigation, chemical control agents, anti-terrorism tactics, hostage negotiations, building entries, emergency rescue procedures, small unit tactics, tracking and airborne insertion operations.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed