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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

West Chicago, JM
23 hours ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent and play a critical role in securing America's borders. This full-time position offers competitive salaries and significant recruitment incentives for experienced law enforcement professionals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Securing borders and stopping illegal activity
  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents and property
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers
  • Tracking signs of illegal entry
  • Performing various checks (farm, traffic, etc.)
  • Patrolling using vehicles, horses, boats, etc.

Required Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • 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 requirement: referred before turning 40

Preferred Qualifications

  • Military police experience
  • Local/state law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

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