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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Palatine, HA
4 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, where you will play a vital role in securing the nation's borders and combating illegal activities. With competitive salaries and recruitment incentives, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact in federal law enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Securing borders
  • Stopping illegal activity
  • Supporting economic stability
  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers
  • Tracking signs of illegal entry
  • Performing checks on various locations
  • Patrolling using various modes of transportation

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
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Residency in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Age must be under 40 at referral

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior law enforcement experience
  • Military police experience

Benefits & Perks

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