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Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Belen, NM
3 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent to protect American interests and secure our nation. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while working alongside an elite team dedicated to law enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
  • Experience in detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Experience in enforcing laws and regulations
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques to identify threats
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • Combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanDuty location recruitment incentives (15%-25%)