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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

West Hempstead, NY
3 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 extensive benefits, this full-time position offers a rewarding career in law enforcement. Ideal candidates will have prior law enforcement experience and a commitment to protecting America.

Key Responsibilities

  • Securing borders and stopping illegal activity
  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers
  • Tracking and interpreting signs of illegal entry
  • Performing various checks including farm, traffic, and transport
  • Patrolling using various modes of transport

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the GL-9 or GS-11 level
  • Law enforcement experience including military police or local/state law enforcement
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using intelligence to monitor criminal threats
  • Leadership in fraud or contraband investigations
  • Use of surveillance and detection technology

Benefits & Perks

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