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

United States Customs and Border Protection

Clarkdale, AZ
9 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 excellent pay and federal benefits. This exciting law enforcement role requires dedication and offers a career ladder for advancement, with new agents receiving significant recruitment incentives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Maintaining surveillance from covert positions
  • Responding to electronic sensor alarms and interpreting physical evidence
  • Patrolling international boundaries and using government assets for operations

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Age under 40 at the time of application
  • General work experience or a bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English

Benefits & Perks

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