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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Waterloo, IA
1 day ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent and play a crucial role in securing America's borders. With your law enforcement experience, you can benefit from competitive salaries, recruitment incentives, and a supportive career path in federal law enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Securing borders and stopping illegal activity
  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents and property
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers
  • Tracking and interpreting signs of illegal entry
  • Patrolling using various vehicles and methods

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
  • 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 in law enforcement or military police
  • Experience with surveillance and detection technology

Benefits & Perks

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