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

United States Customs and Border Protection

Phoenix, AZ
26 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 competitive pay and exceptional federal benefits. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a dedicated team in law enforcement, with a clear path for career advancement and significant recruitment incentives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Maintaining surveillance from covert positions
  • Responding to alarms and interpreting physical evidence
  • Patrolling international boundaries and waterways
  • Using government assets such as vehicles and aircraft

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Ability to pass a rigorous background check
  • Ability to speak and read Spanish
  • Age below 40 at the time of appointment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insuranceGenerous annual and sick leaveThrift Savings Plan (401k)Recruitment incentives up to $30,000