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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Mesa, MI
3 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as an Experienced Border Patrol Agent, where your law enforcement skills can help secure the nation’s borders. Enjoy competitive pay, recruitment incentives, and a fulfilling career protecting America's interests.

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 patrol checks using different modes of transportation

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower level (GL-8 for GL-9 or GL-10 for GS-11)
  • Law enforcement experience including searching detained persons, vehicles, and surroundings
  • Apprehending or restraining suspects
  • Using firearms, writing reports, serving warrants, and gathering case evidence

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience 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