Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, leveraging your law enforcement experience to protect America's borders. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
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 including farm, traffic, and transport checks
Patrolling using vehicles, horses, boats, and other means
Required Qualifications
One year of specialized experience at the GL-8 level for GL-9
One year of specialized experience at the GL-9 level for GS-11
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
Experience using intelligence to monitor criminal threats
Leading fraud or contraband investigations
Apprehending violators using surveillance and detection technology
Benefits & Perks
Health insurancePaid leaveThrift Savings Plan (similar to 401(k))Recruitment incentives up to $30,000