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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sumas, WA
4 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

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Job Description

Join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, where you will play a crucial role in securing our borders and protecting the nation. With opportunities for promotion and significant recruitment incentives, this full-time position offers a rewarding career in federal law enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Securing borders and stopping illegal activity
  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents and property
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers using covert surveillance and infrared scopes
  • Tracking and interpreting signs of illegal entry
  • Performing various checks including farm, traffic, and building checks
  • Patrolling using vehicles, horses, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, or motorcycles

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the GL-8 level or equivalent
  • Searching detained persons, vehicles, and surroundings
  • Apprehending or restraining suspects in violation of law
  • Using firearms, writing reports, serving warrants, and gathering case evidence

Preferred Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the GS-10 level or equivalent
  • Using intelligence to monitor criminal threats and operations
  • Leading fraud or contraband investigations
  • Apprehending violators using surveillance and detection technology

Benefits & Perks

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