Border Patrol Processing Coordinator - Military veterans preferred

U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), a law enforcement component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), seeks candidates with SPANISH LANGUAGE FLUENCY to provide humanitarian care and intake processing of undocumented immigrants and to provide administrative support to Border Patrol Agents and other CBP personnel.

Border Patrol Processing Coordinators (BPPCs) play a significant role in support of USBP's mission to secure our borders and protect legitimate trade and travel. There are numerous openings in Arizona, California, and Texas.

At the time of application, you will be able to select a preferred duty station. Final offers are made based on operational needs and requirements and are determined by the U.S. Border Patrol.

As a Border Patrol Processing Coordinator, your duties will include:
- Receive and process custody of detainees; maintain well-being of detainees outside of a secure complex; inventory, tag, and store detainees' personal property for tracking purposes.
- Transport detainees to proceedings and medical facilities, which may require operating a passenger shuttle bus.
- Communicate in the Spanish language; maintain contact with other sectors, stations, agencies, and foreign consulates and make arrangements for removal procedures, travel, and escorts.
- Log the status of welfare checks of occupants, conduct visual inspections of temporary holding areas, and input information into the appropriate processing system.
- Draft and maintain administrative paperwork and reports related to property, transportation, and deportation documentation.

Salary & Benefits
This position has a salary range of $39,576 to $57,354. Employees receive the full package of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional 401(k) offering.

Qualifications
Experience: You qualify for the GS-05 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
- Utilizing standard computer tools such as Microsoft Office to create basic reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Assisting in applying policies and practices to safely and legally manage stressful situations and make sound decisions when dealing with tight deadlines and/or hostile or violent individuals.
- Maintaining sensitive personal information while assisting with daily assignments, including answering incoming calls for information.
- Communicating orally and/or in writing to respond to routine requests for basic information.

OR Education Substitution: Successful completion of a full four-year course of study above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite can be substituted for specialized experience. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university.
OR A Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of successfully completed college education AND specialized work experience. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial college transcripts submitted with your application.

Experience: You qualify for the GS-06 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
- Utilizing computer systems to analyze data, complete administrative reports, and maintain logs by inputting information regarding file transfers, welfare checks, and arrest information.
- Assessing situations and applying training to manage hostile and dangerous situations.
- Utilizing processing systems to document custody of individuals, including inventorying, and storing property and currency.
- Independently responding to requests for information and composing written reports, information papers, policies/procedures, and other complete documents.

There is no education substitution at the GS-06 level.

Be sure to review the official Job Opening Announcement at USAJOBS.gov for additional details on qualifications and other requirements.

REMINDER: SPANISH LANGUAGE FLUENCY IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

APPLY TODAY: This opportunity closes on April 5, 2024.

To apply for this position, click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network page. Complete the information requested on that page and for Position of Interest select Border Patrol Processing Coordinator. You will be provided a link to the official employment Announcement on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site.

Interested in other career opportunities with CBP? Visit www.cbp.gov/careers and check the CBP calendar at www.cbp.gov/cbp-events-calendar frequently for upcoming informational webinars, in-person recruiter events, and virtual career events.