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Entry Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $30,000 Sign On Bonus

United States Customs and Border Protection

Thatcher, AZ
25 days ago
GL-5: $49,739–$61,833, GL-7: $56,623–$71,615, GL-9: $63,148–$81,480, GS-11: $73,939–$96,116

Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as an Entry Level Border Patrol Agent. Enjoy a rewarding career protecting America's borders, with competitive pay, recruitment incentives, and exceptional federal benefits.

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

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
  • Ability to speak and read Spanish and English

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Bachelor's degree

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