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

United States Customs and Border Protection

Clifton, AZ
25 days ago
$49,739 - $96,116

Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as an Entry Level Border Patrol Agent and protect America's borders while enjoying competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and a rewarding career in law enforcement. This role offers opportunities for advancement and significant recruitment incentives for qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Maintaining surveillance and responding to electronic sensor alarms
  • Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways
  • Performing various checks including farm, ranch, and traffic checks

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Ability to speak and read Spanish and English
  • Age under 40 at time of application (with some exceptions)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Bachelor's degree or higher education in a relevant field

Benefits & Perks

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