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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Arvada, DC
2 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, where your law enforcement experience can lead to a fulfilling career in protecting America's borders. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and significant recruitment incentives while contributing to national security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Securing borders and stopping illegal activity
  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers
  • Tracking and interpreting signs of illegal entry
  • Performing checks on various transport modes and locations
  • Patrolling using vehicles, horses, boats, etc.

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the GL-8 level
  • Searching detained persons, vehicles, and surroundings
  • Apprehending or restraining suspects
  • Using firearms, writing reports, serving warrants
  • Using intelligence to monitor criminal threats (for GL-11)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Military police or local/state law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

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