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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Rolling Meadows, JM
4 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as an Experienced Border Patrol Agent, where you will play a crucial role in securing our borders. With a competitive salary and significant recruitment incentives, you will have the opportunity to advance in your law enforcement career while making a meaningful impact on national security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Securing borders and preventing illegal activity
  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers
  • Tracking illegal entry signs
  • Performing various patrol checks using different modes of transport

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower level for GL-9
  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade for GS-11
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must have lived primarily in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Must be referred before turning 40 (with exceptions for veteran law enforcement)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Military police experience
  • Experience in local/state law enforcement

Benefits & Perks

Health insurancePaid leaveThrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k))Recruitment incentives totaling up to $30,000