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Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

New Bedford, MA
4 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent and be part of a dedicated team safeguarding America's borders. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive salary and benefits, while making a significant impact on national security.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws related to importing and exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques to identify threats
  • Conducting law enforcement interviews

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

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