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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Austin, TX
1 day ago
$73,939 - $96,116

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent and contribute to securing the nation's borders. This full-time position offers competitive pay, recruitment incentives, and a chance to work with an elite team dedicated to protecting America.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Maintaining surveillance and responding to alarms
  • Performing patrols and checks in various environments
  • Using government assets for border protection

Required Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Age under 40 at time of selection (with some exceptions)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Military police experience
  • Fluency in Spanish

Benefits & Perks

Health and insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveThrift Savings Plan (similar to 401(k))Recruitment incentives up to $30,000