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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Mount Prospect, D
4 days ago
$63,148 - $120,145

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent and take part in protecting America's borders. This full-time role offers competitive salaries, significant recruitment incentives, and a clear career progression while contributing to national security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Protect the U.S. by securing borders and stopping illegal activity
  • Question individuals and inspect documents and property
  • Apprehend undocumented individuals or smugglers using covert surveillance
  • Track and interpret signs of illegal entry
  • Perform various checks including farm, traffic, building, and transport checks
  • Patrol using various vehicles and methods

Required Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Military police or local/state law enforcement experience
  • Specialized experience in searching detained persons, vehicles, and surroundings
  • Ability to apprehend or restrain suspects in violation of law
  • Experience using firearms, writing reports, serving warrants, and gathering case evidence

Preferred Qualifications

  • Intelligence monitoring of criminal threats and operations
  • Leading fraud or contraband investigations
  • Experience in apprehending violators using surveillance and detection technology

Benefits & Perks

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