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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Alvin, TX
3 days ago
$63,148 – $120,145

Job Description

Join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection as an Experienced Border Patrol Agent and play a critical role in securing our nation's borders. Leverage your law enforcement experience to protect America while enjoying competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Securing borders and stopping illegal activity
  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers
  • Performing various checks (traffic, building, etc.)
  • Patrolling using different modes of transport

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower level (GL-9 or GS-11)
  • Experience in searching detained persons, vehicles, and surroundings
  • Capability to apprehend or restrain suspects
  • Experience using firearms and writing reports

Preferred Qualifications

  • Military police or local/state law enforcement experience
  • Intelligence monitoring of criminal threats
  • Leading investigations in fraud or contraband

Benefits & Perks

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