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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Burr Ridge, Z
23 hours ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent and play a vital role in securing the nation's borders. With competitive salaries and recruitment incentives, this full-time law enforcement position offers a fulfilling career dedicated to protecting America.

Key Responsibilities

  • Securing borders and stopping illegal activity
  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers
  • Tracking signs of illegal entry
  • Performing various checks and patrolling

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience at the next lower level
  • Experience in searching detained persons, vehicles, and surroundings
  • Experience in apprehending or restraining suspects
  • Experience in using firearms, writing reports, serving warrants, and gathering case evidence

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using intelligence to monitor criminal threats
  • Experience leading fraud or contraband investigations
  • Experience apprehending violators using surveillance and detection tech

Benefits & Perks

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