Frontline Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Rio Grande City (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking reemployed annuitants to join the Border Patrol as agents across multiple sectors. The role emphasizes protecting borders, enforcing immigration laws, and supporting counter-smuggling operations.

Starting salary is $91,985 (GS-12, Step 1) up to $119,583 (GS-12, Step 10). Location preferences can be selected; expedited pre-employment is noted for reemployed annuitants.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in law enforcement or responsible work demonstrating judgment and appropriate use of firearms.
• Qualified at GS-12 level with one year of specialized experience related to immigration laws and enforcement.
• Ability to interpret and enforce immigration laws and advise management on deficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Detect and apprehend individuals violating immigration or customs laws near borders.
• Conduct surveillance and inspections to determine citizenship or violations.
• Support law enforcement operations, investigations, and anti-smuggling activities.

Skills

Judgment

Decision making

Law enforcement procedures

Education

Law enforcement experience

Tools

Firearms handling

Background investigations

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking reemployed annuitants to join the Border Patrol as agents across multiple sectors. The role emphasizes protecting borders, enforcing immigration laws, and supporting counter-smuggling operations.

Starting salary is $91,985 (GS-12, Step 1) up to $119,583 (GS-12, Step 10). Location preferences can be selected; expedited pre-employment is noted for reemployed annuitants.