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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Saint Augustine, FL
3 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, where your law enforcement experience can help secure the nation's borders. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, significant recruitment incentives, and the opportunity to serve your country while progressing in your career.

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 and patrols using different modes of transport

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower level for GL-9 or 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 tech

Benefits & Perks

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