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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Pearl River, NY
2 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, where you will leverage your law enforcement experience to protect the nation's borders and ensure economic stability. This full-time position offers competitive salaries and recruitment incentives, promoting your career growth within a vital federal agency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Secure borders and stop illegal activities
  • Question individuals and inspect documents
  • Apprehend undocumented individuals or smugglers
  • Track and interpret signs of illegal entry
  • Perform various checks including farm and traffic checks
  • Patrol using various modes of transportation

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the GL-8 level or equivalent
  • Experience in searching detained persons, vehicles, and surroundings
  • Experience in apprehending or restraining suspects in violation of law
  • Experience in using firearms, writing reports, and gathering case evidence

Preferred Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the GS-10 level or equivalent
  • Experience using intelligence to monitor criminal threats
  • Experience leading fraud or contraband investigations
  • Experience apprehending violators using surveillance and detection technology

Benefits & Perks

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