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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Chicago, M
1 day ago
$63,148 – $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent and take on the vital mission of securing our borders. With competitive salaries and recruitment incentives, this full-time role offers a rewarding career in federal law enforcement, where you can make a significant impact on national safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • Securing borders and stopping illegal activity
  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents and property
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers using covert surveillance
  • Tracking and interpreting signs of illegal entry
  • Patrolling using various vehicles and methods

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower level
  • 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

  • Using intelligence to monitor criminal threats and operations
  • Leading fraud or contraband investigations
  • Apprehending violators using surveillance and detection tech

Benefits & Perks

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