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Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Surprise, AZ
4 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 protecting America's borders. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity for career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Maintaining surveillance and responding to alarms
  • Conducting patrols of international boundaries and coastal waterways
  • Performing farm and ranch checks, city patrols, and transportation checks

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 in any field or relevant education

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leave programParticipation in the Thrift Savings Plan (401k)