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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Trout River, NY
3 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent where you will play a crucial role in securing the nation's borders and preventing illegal activities. With competitive salaries and significant recruitment incentives, this full-time position offers a meaningful career in federal law enforcement.

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 checks on farms, traffic, buildings, and transport
  • Patrolling using various vehicles and equipment

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the GL-8 level or equivalent
  • Experience in searching detained persons, vehicles, and surroundings
  • Experience in apprehending or restraining suspects
  • Experience using firearms and writing reports

Preferred Qualifications

  • Military police or local/state law enforcement experience
  • Intelligence monitoring of criminal threats
  • Experience leading fraud or contraband investigations

Benefits & Perks

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