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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

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

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, leveraging your law enforcement experience to protect the nation's borders. Enjoy competitive pay, recruitment incentives, and a fulfilling career with opportunities for advancement.

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 including farm, traffic, and transport checks
  • Patrolling using vehicles, horses, boats, ATVs, and motorcycles

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the GL-9 level
  • 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

  • One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level
  • 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 401(k))Up to $30,000 in recruitment incentives