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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Roosevelt, NJ
2 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent and protect the nation's borders while enjoying a competitive salary and extensive benefits. This full-time role offers the chance to utilize your law enforcement experience in a meaningful career that contributes to 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 farm, traffic, building, city, and transport checks
  • Patrolling using vehicles, horses, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, or motorcycles

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the GL-8 level or equivalent
  • Experience in 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

  • One year of specialized experience at the GS-10 level or equivalent
  • 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 401(k))Recruitment incentives up to $30,000