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Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Watertown, NY
11 days ago
$49,739 - $96,116

Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as a Border Patrol Agent and be part of an elite team dedicated to safeguarding America. This full-time role offers competitive pay, extensive federal benefits, and the chance to make a significant impact in law enforcement.

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 coastal waterways
  • Performing farm, ranch, traffic, city patrols, and transportation checks

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Ability to complete training at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy
  • Ability to speak and read Spanish and English

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Military law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

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