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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Stafford, TX
2 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, where you will leverage your law enforcement experience to protect America's borders. This full-time role offers competitive salaries, recruitment incentives, and the opportunity for career growth within 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
  • Performing various checks (traffic, building, etc.)
  • Patrolling using various vehicles and methods

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at GL-8 or GL-9 level
  • Experience in searching detained persons, vehicles, and surroundings
  • Experience in apprehending or restraining suspects
  • Proficiency in using firearms, writing reports, serving warrants, and gathering evidence

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

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