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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Hilton Head Island, 20
1 day ago
$63,148 – $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, where you'll play a vital role in securing the U.S. borders. With competitive salaries and significant recruitment incentives, this full-time position offers a rewarding career path in federal law enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Secure borders and stop illegal activity
  • Question individuals and inspect documents and property
  • Apprehend undocumented individuals or smugglers
  • Track and interpret signs of illegal entry
  • Perform farm, traffic, building, city and transport checks
  • Patrol using various modes of transportation

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
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Residency in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Must be referred before turning 40

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience (military police or local/state law enforcement)
  • Experience using firearms
  • Experience with surveillance and detection technology

Benefits & Perks

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