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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Decatur, GA
2 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent and play a crucial role in securing the nation's borders. Bring your law enforcement experience to a rewarding position with competitive pay and extensive benefits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Secure borders, stop illegal activity, and support economic stability
  • Question individuals and inspect documents and property
  • Apprehend undocumented individuals or smugglers
  • Track and interpret signs of illegal entry
  • Perform various checks (farm, traffic, building, etc.)
  • Patrol using vehicles, horses, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, or motorcycles

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at GL-8 or GS-10 level
  • 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

  • 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))Up to $30,000 in recruitment incentives