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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Chicago, JM
5 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, where you will play a crucial role in securing our borders and protecting the nation. With competitive salaries and recruitment incentives, this full-time position offers opportunities for growth and advancement in federal law enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Securing borders and stopping illegal activity
  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers
  • Tracking signs of illegal entry
  • Performing various checks and patrols

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the GL-9 or GS-11 level
  • Law enforcement experience, including military police or local/state law enforcement
  • Ability to search detained persons, vehicles, and surroundings
  • Knowledge of using firearms and gathering case evidence

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in using intelligence to monitor criminal threats
  • Leading fraud or contraband investigations
  • Using surveillance and detection technology

Benefits & Perks

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