Senior Border Patrol Agent - Reemployed Annuitant

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the U.S. Border Patrol seeks reemployed annuitants for a term Border Patrol Agent role.

The position starts at $91,985 (GS-12, Step 1) to $119,583 (GS-12, Step 10) with potential salary offset waivers and accelerated pre-employment steps. Location preferences are limited to two sectors listed in the announcement. This role protects America’s borders by enforcing immigration and customs laws, preventing illegal entry, and pursuing smugglers.

Qualifications

• Specialized law enforcement experience that shows ability to arrest and exercise sound judgment with firearms.
• Ability to analyze information rapidly and act promptly per laws and procedures.
• Ability to develop and maintain informant networks and work with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Detect and apprehend individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations near borders.
• Inspect documents to determine citizenship and violations under immigration laws.
• Pursue and stop undocumented noncitizens and smugglers using appropriate methods and equipment.
• Patrol duty locations across sectors and collaborate with federal agencies to secure borders.

Skills

Arrest authority

Judgment under pressure

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Informant network

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the U.S. Border Patrol seeks reemployed annuitants for a term Border Patrol Agent role.

The position starts at $91,985 (GS-12, Step 1) to $119,583 (GS-12, Step 10) with potential salary offset waivers and accelerated pre-employment steps. Location preferences are limited to two sectors listed in the announcement. This role protects America’s borders by enforcing immigration and customs laws, preventing illegal entry, and pursuing smugglers.