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Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Rutherford, NJ
4 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, where you'll protect America's borders and ensure the safety of American citizens. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and job stability while contributing to national security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
  • Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Must be referred before your 40th birthday
  • Eligible veterans may qualify for excepted service appointment
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher, or LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited college or university
  • Combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanLocation incentives up to 25% of salary