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United States Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Socorro, TX
29 days ago
$49,739 - $96,116

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Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as a Border Patrol Agent and protect America's borders while enjoying competitive pay and exceptional federal benefits. This full-time role offers a career ladder with opportunities for advancement and a chance to work with a dedicated team in law enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Maintaining surveillance and responding to electronic alarms
  • Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways
  • Performing farm and ranch checks, traffic checks, and city patrols

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Ability to pass a background check and physical fitness test
  • Ability to speak and read Spanish and English

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Bachelor's degree in any field

Benefits & Perks

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