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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Lemon Grove, NU
2 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent and be part of a mission to secure America’s borders. Ideal candidates have law enforcement experience and will enjoy competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including significant recruitment incentives.

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
  • Performing various checks (farm, traffic, building, city, and transport)
  • Patrolling using various means (vehicles, horses, boats, ATVs, motorcycles)

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
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must have lived primarily in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Must be referred before turning 40
  • No education substitution for GL-9 or GS-11

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Military police experience
  • Local/state law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

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