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Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Old Bridge, NJ
2 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent and protect American interests while ensuring national security. This role offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team in law enforcement.

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

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Must be referred before 40th birthday
  • Specialized experience or education equivalent to GS-8 level

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited institution
  • Veterans’ Preference eligibility

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveThrift Savings Plan participationEligibility for overtime payLocation-based recruitment incentives