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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Pocatello, KI
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 crucial role in protecting the nation's borders. This full-time position offers competitive salaries, recruitment incentives, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic federal law enforcement environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Securing borders and stopping illegal activities
  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents and property
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers
  • Tracking and interpreting signs of illegal entry
  • Performing various checks (traffic, building, transport)
  • Patrolling using different modes of transport

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
  • Age requirement: must be referred before turning 40

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Military police experience
  • Experience in local/state law enforcement

Benefits & Perks

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