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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Lincolnwood, JM
23 hours 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 the nation's borders. With competitive salaries and recruitment incentives, this position offers a fulfilling career in federal law enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Securing borders and stopping illegal activity
  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers
  • Tracking signs of illegal entry
  • Conducting patrols using various modes of transport

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower level for GL-9 or 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 (must be referred before turning 40)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using intelligence to monitor criminal threats
  • Experience leading fraud or contraband investigations
  • Experience apprehending violators using surveillance technology

Benefits & Perks

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