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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sumter, 18
1 day ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, where you'll play a crucial role in securing borders and protecting the nation. This full-time position offers competitive salaries, recruitment incentives, and opportunities for advancement while engaging in vital law enforcement work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents and property
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers
  • Tracking and interpreting signs of illegal entry
  • Performing various checks (farm, traffic, building, city, and transport)
  • Patrolling using various vehicles and methods

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Using intelligence to monitor criminal threats and operations
  • Leading fraud or contraband investigations
  • Apprehending violators using surveillance and detection tech

Benefits & Perks

Health insurancePaid leaveThrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k))