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U.S. Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Ajo, AZ
28 days ago
$49,739 - $96,116

Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as a Border Patrol Agent and be part of an elite team dedicated to safeguarding the American borders. Enjoy competitive pay, outstanding federal benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in law enforcement.

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
  • Utilizing government assets for mission accomplishment

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Ability to speak and read Spanish and English
  • Age under 40 at time of application (with some exceptions)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Military law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

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