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Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Chandler, AZ
11 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 law enforcement team dedicated to protecting America. Enjoy competitive pay, recruitment incentives, and comprehensive federal benefits while making a significant impact at the nation's borders.

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
  • Using government assets such as vehicles and watercraft

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Age under 40 years (unless exempt)
  • Ability to speak and read Spanish
  • One year of general or specialized work experience or relevant education

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior law enforcement or military law enforcement experience
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant fields (e.g. criminal justice, homeland security)

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insuranceGenerous annual and sick leave programThrift Savings Plan (similar to 401k)Recruitment incentives up to $30,000