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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Georgetown, KY
1 day ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent and play a vital role in securing the nation's borders. Your law enforcement experience can fast-track you to a rewarding federal career with competitive salaries and significant recruitment incentives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Securing borders and stopping illegal activity
  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers
  • Tracking illegal entry signs
  • Performing checks on farms, traffic, buildings, and transport
  • Patrolling using various vehicles and methods

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower level for GL-9
  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade for GS-11
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Residency in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Must be referred before turning 40

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior law enforcement experience
  • Military police experience

Benefits & Perks

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