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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Otay Mesa, SK
3 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, where you'll leverage your law enforcement experience to secure the nation's borders. With competitive salaries and significant recruitment incentives, this role offers a fulfilling career protecting America while enjoying excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement.

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 farms, traffic, buildings, and transport
  • Patrolling using various vehicles and equipment

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower level for GL-9
  • Experience in searching detained persons, vehicles, and surroundings
  • Apprehending or restraining suspects
  • Using firearms, writing reports, serving warrants, and gathering evidence

Preferred Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade for GS-11
  • Using intelligence to monitor criminal threats
  • Leading fraud or contraband investigations
  • Apprehending violators using surveillance technology

Benefits & Perks

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