Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent and be part of a dedicated team protecting America's borders. This rewarding career offers excellent pay, benefits, and job stability while safeguarding the nation and facilitating legitimate trade and travel.
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 of individuals and prohibited goods
Required Qualifications
Minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level
Detaining suspected violators of federal, state, or local laws
Enforcing laws and regulations relating to importing, exporting, and/or international shipping
Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis to identify potential threats
Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity
U.S. Citizenship
Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
Must be referred before your 40th birthday
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or higher 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 PlanPotential for up to $45,000 in overtime payLocation incentives of 15%-25% of salary for select duty locations