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Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Tombstone, AZ
11 days ago
$49,739 - $96,116

Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as a Border Patrol Agent, where you'll protect America by safeguarding its borders and deterring illegal activities. This full-time position offers excellent pay, benefits, and the opportunity for career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Responding to electronic sensor alarms and conducting physical searches
  • Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways
  • Using government assets for patrol and surveillance
  • Conducting farm, ranch, and transportation checks

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 concise information

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Bachelor's degree in any field
  • Superior academic achievement or graduate-level education in related fields

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leave programParticipation in the Thrift Savings Plan