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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Watertown, DC
1 day ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as an Experienced Border Patrol Agent. Utilize your law enforcement experience to protect our borders and secure the nation. Enjoy competitive salary and benefits while making a real difference in national security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Securing borders and stopping illegal activity
  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents and property
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers
  • Tracking and interpreting signs of illegal entry
  • Performing various checks and patrols

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower 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

  • 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 a traditional or Roth 401(k))