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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Martha Lake, WA
2 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent and protect the nation's borders while enjoying competitive pay and benefits. This full-time role is ideal for those with prior law enforcement experience looking to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents and property
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers using covert surveillance and infrared scopes
  • 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 next lower level (GL-8)
  • 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 next lower grade (GS-10)
  • 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 traditional or Roth 401(k))Recruitment incentives up to $30,000