U

Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sammamish, WA
2 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, leveraging your law enforcement experience to protect America's borders. This dynamic role offers a competitive salary, recruitment incentives, and the opportunity to serve in a mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Secure U.S. borders and stop illegal activity
  • Question individuals and inspect documents and property
  • Apprehend undocumented individuals or smugglers using surveillance
  • Track and interpret signs of illegal entry
  • Perform checks on farms, traffic, buildings, and transport
  • 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
  • Experience in searching detained persons, vehicles, and surroundings
  • Experience in apprehending or restraining suspects
  • Experience using firearms, writing reports, serving warrants, and gathering case evidence
  • Experience using intelligence to monitor criminal threats and operations

Benefits & Perks

Health insurancePaid leaveThrift Savings Plan (similar to 401(k))