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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Caldwell, LA
4 days ago
$63,148 – $120,145

Job Description

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 the potential for significant recruitment incentives, this full-time position offers a dynamic law enforcement career focused on protecting America.

Key Responsibilities

  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents and property
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers using covert surveillance
  • Tracking and interpreting signs of illegal entry
  • Performing farm, traffic, building, city, and transport checks
  • Patrolling using various vehicles and equipment

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower level
  • Searching detained persons, vehicles, and surroundings
  • Apprehending or restraining suspects in violation of law
  • Using firearms
  • Writing reports
  • Serving warrants
  • Gathering case evidence

Preferred Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade
  • Using intelligence to monitor criminal threats and operations
  • Leading fraud or contraband investigations
  • Apprehending violators using surveillance and detection tech

Benefits & Perks

Health insurancePaid leaveThrift Savings Plan (similar to a traditional or Roth 401(k))