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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Skokie, TA
18 hours ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, where your law enforcement experience will help secure the nation’s borders. Benefit from competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and substantial recruitment incentives while making an impactful contribution to national security.

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 various checks (farm, traffic, building)
  • 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
  • Law enforcement experience including military police or local/state law enforcement

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using intelligence to monitor criminal threats
  • Experience leading fraud or contraband investigations
  • Experience apprehending violators using surveillance and detection tech

Benefits & Perks

Health insurancePaid leaveThrift Savings Plan (similar to 401(k))Up to $30,000 in recruitment incentives