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Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Highland Park, TX
3 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, where you will be part of a dedicated team ensuring national security and facilitating lawful trade and travel. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in law enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
  • Facilitating legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the U.S.
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in law enforcement
  • Detaining and arresting violators using proper methods
  • Enforcing laws related to importing and international shipping
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques to identify threats
  • Conducting law enforcement interviews

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanEligibility for overtime pay up to $45,000Location recruitment incentives of 15%-25%