Can I stretch the truth to get a higher Border Patrol pay grade?

Question

Can I stretch the truth to get a higher Border Patrol pay grade? To get GS 7 instead of GS 5 or will there be some kind of investigation? Will a GS 7 be treated differently than a GS 5?

Answer 1

Sure,

go ahead & lie.

Answer 2

Depending on the claims your making, you may only have to provide documentation - no "investigation", a you put it, needed.  Also, if your claim is not found to be legitimate, I don't believe there is any recourse against you.

You will not be treated any different -- just paid more.

P.S.  I sure hope your claim is legite, and not just an attempt to defraud the taxpayers out of more money.

Answer 3

You can use work experience how ever you want to while applying for the gs7 upgrade, but that doesn't mean you will get it.  You can attempt to lie to them, but they are going to verify what you tell them.  If you have a masters degree, they are going to want transcripts, if you say you have prior law enforcement, they are going to contact them.

Answer 4

Go ahead and lose the job completely when you get caught. I assume you will be putting this lie on paper. They do check all info you give them.