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U.S. Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Carrizo Springs, TX
27 days ago
$49,739 - $96,116

Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as a Border Patrol Agent and become part of an elite team dedicated to safeguarding America’s borders. Enjoy competitive pay, excellent federal benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens
  • Maintaining surveillance from covert positions
  • Responding to electronic sensor alarms
  • Performing farm and ranch checks, traffic checks, and city patrols
  • Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Ability to take charge and make sound decisions in stressful situations
  • Bachelor's degree or one year of general work experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Military law enforcement experience
  • Spanish language proficiency

Benefits & Perks

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