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

United States Customs and Border Protection

Bagdad, AZ
10 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 and be part of an elite team dedicated to protecting America. Enjoy competitive salaries, excellent federal benefits, and job stability in a dynamic law enforcement career.

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

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
  • Ability to gather information through questioning and observation

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insuranceGenerous annual and sick leave programParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanFederal employment benefits