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U.S. Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Lake forest, CA
27 days ago
$49,739 - $96,116

Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as a Border Patrol Agent, where you will be an essential part of a dedicated team working to protect America's borders. Enjoy competitive pay, excellent federal benefits, and opportunities for career advancement while serving the nation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Maintaining surveillance from covert positions
  • Responding to alarms and interpreting physical evidence
  • Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways
  • Conducting farm and ranch checks, traffic checks, and city patrols

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Ability to undergo intensive training at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Military law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leave programParticipation in the Thrift Savings Plan (401k equivalent)Potential for recruitment incentives up to $30,000