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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Rockwall, TX
3 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as an experienced Border Patrol Agent, where you will secure the nation's borders and protect America. This full-time role offers competitive salaries and significant recruitment incentives for qualified law enforcement professionals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents and property
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers using covert surveillance
  • Tracking and interpreting signs of illegal entry
  • Performing farm, traffic, building, city, and transport checks
  • Patrolling using vehicles, horses, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, or motorcycles

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
  • Law enforcement experience including military police or local/state law enforcement
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Residency in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Age requirement to be referred before turning 40

Preferred Qualifications

  • Veterans may qualify under Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment (VRA)

Benefits & Perks

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