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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

South Plainfield, NJ
3 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent and play a crucial role in protecting America's borders. With competitive salaries and recruitment incentives, this full-time position offers an exciting federal law enforcement career with opportunities for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Securing borders and stopping illegal activity
  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents and property
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers using covert surveillance
  • Tracking and interpreting signs of illegal entry
  • Performing patrols using various modes of transportation

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the GL-9 level
  • Searching detained persons, vehicles, and surroundings
  • Apprehending or restraining suspects in violation of law
  • Using firearms, writing reports, serving warrants, and gathering case evidence
  • One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level
  • Using intelligence to monitor criminal threats and operations
  • Leading fraud or contraband investigations
  • Apprehending violators using surveillance and detection tech

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Military police experience
  • Local/state law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

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