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Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Channelview, TX
3 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, where you will be part of a dedicated team safeguarding America's borders and upholding law enforcement standards. Enjoy a rewarding career with excellent pay, benefits, and the chance to make a significant impact on national security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • Facilitating legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and vehicles
  • Determining admissibility of individuals for entry
  • Preventing illegal entry of individuals and contraband

Required Qualifications

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-8
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws regarding importing and exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • Combination of specialized experience and graduate-level education

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanPotential overtime pay up to $45,000Location-based recruitment incentives