Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent and play a crucial role in securing the nation's borders. With competitive salaries and generous recruitment incentives, this exciting career allows you to protect America while enjoying a fulfilling work environment.
Key Responsibilities
Securing borders and stopping illegal activity
Questioning individuals and inspecting documents and property
Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers
Tracking and interpreting signs of illegal entry
Performing farm, traffic, building, city, and transport checks
Patrolling using vehicles, horses, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, or motorcycles
Required Qualifications
One year of specialized experience at the next lower level (GL-9 or GS-11)
Searching detained persons, vehicles, and surroundings
Apprehending or restraining suspects in violation of law
Using firearms, writing reports, serving warrants, and gathering case evidence
Preferred Qualifications
Using intelligence to monitor criminal threats and operations
Leading fraud or contraband investigations
Apprehending violators using surveillance and detection technology
Benefits & Perks
Health insurancePaid leaveThrift Savings Plan (similar to a traditional or Roth 401(k))