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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Eastpointe, MI
2 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection as an Experienced Border Patrol Agent and play a crucial role in securing the nation's borders. This full-time position offers competitive salaries, significant benefits, and potential recruitment incentives, while providing a rewarding career in federal law enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Securing borders
  • Stopping illegal activity
  • Supporting economic stability
  • Questioning individuals and inspecting documents and property
  • Apprehending undocumented individuals or smugglers
  • Tracking and interpreting signs of illegal entry
  • Performing various checks (farm, traffic, building, city, transport)
  • Patrolling using different modes of transportation

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
  • Residency requirement of living in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years
  • Must be referred before turning 40 (exceptions for federal or veteran law enforcement)

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

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