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Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Avenel, NJ
3 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, where you'll protect American interests and secure our nation. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive salary, benefits, and job stability while being part of a dedicated law enforcement team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • Facilitating legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determining admissibility of individuals for entry
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year of specialized experience in law enforcement
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws related to importing and exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Referred before 40th birthday

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • Combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanLocation incentives up to 25%