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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Bridgeview, JM
3 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent and play a critical role in securing our nation's borders. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including recruitment incentives, this full-time position offers a unique opportunity to protect America while advancing your law enforcement career.

Key Responsibilities

  • Securing borders and stopping illegal activity
  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers
  • Tracking signs of illegal entry
  • Performing checks in various environments
  • Patrolling using various vehicles

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower level for GL-9 or GS-11
  • Searching detained persons, vehicles, and surroundings
  • Apprehending or restraining suspects
  • Using firearms and writing reports

Preferred Qualifications

  • Using intelligence to monitor criminal threats
  • Leading fraud or contraband investigations
  • Apprehending violators using surveillance technology

Benefits & Perks

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