U

Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Elko, NV
3 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent to protect America's borders and interests. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay, 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 vehicles
  • Determining admissibility for entry into the U.S.
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling

Required Qualifications

  • 1 year of specialized law enforcement experience
  • Detaining suspected violators
  • Enforcing laws and regulations related to importing and exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques and behavior analysis
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least 3 of the last 5 years
  • Age below 40 years (with some exceptions)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited institution
  • Combination of experience and graduate-level education

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanPotential location-based recruitment incentives