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Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level, Up to $30,000 Recruitment Incentive

United States Customs and Border Protection

Palominas, AZ
26 days ago
$49,739 - $96,116

Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as a Border Patrol Agent and become part of an elite law enforcement team dedicated to safeguarding America's borders. Enjoy competitive pay, excellent federal benefits, and the opportunity for career advancement in a vital role that impacts national security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Maintaining surveillance from covert positions
  • Responding to electronic sensor alarms and interpreting physical evidence
  • Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
  • Ability to gather information through questioning and observation

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior law enforcement experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education

Benefits & Perks

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