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Border Patrol Agent

United States Customs and Border Protection

Portal, AZ
20 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 protecting America's borders. This full-time role offers competitive pay, excellent federal benefits, and a solid career path with opportunities for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Maintaining surveillance and responding to alarms
  • Performing patrols on land borders and coastal waterways
  • Utilizing various government assets for missions

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Ability to pass a background investigation
  • Ability to complete training at the Border Patrol Academy
  • Age under 40 at the time of appointment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior law enforcement experience
  • Bachelor's degree in any field
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish

Benefits & Perks

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