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Border Patrol Agent

United States Customs and Border Protection

Quartzsite, AZ
20 days ago
$49,739 - $96,116

Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as a Border Patrol Agent, where you will play a crucial role in safeguarding America's borders while enjoying competitive pay and federal benefits. This full-time position provides an opportunity for advancement and a career in law enforcement with a strong sense of purpose and camaraderie.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Maintaining surveillance from covert positions
  • Responding to electronic sensor alarms and performing farm and ranch checks
  • Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways
  • Using government assets like vehicles, horses, and watercraft

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Current or prior law enforcement experience for higher grade levels
  • Ability to speak and read Spanish and English

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in any field or a combination of education and experience
  • Experience in law enforcement or military law enforcement

Benefits & Perks

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