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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Kenmore, WA
3 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, where you will play a crucial role in securing the nation's borders. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for advancement and recruitment incentives.

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
  • Performing farm, traffic, building, city, and transport checks
  • Patrolling using various vehicles and methods

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower level
  • Searching detained persons, vehicles, and surroundings
  • Apprehending or restraining suspects
  • Using firearms, writing reports, serving warrants, gathering case evidence

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience 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 401(k))Recruitment incentives up to $30,000