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Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Presidio, TX
11 days ago
$49,739 - $96,116

Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as a Border Patrol Agent, where you'll work with an elite team to safeguard America's borders and deter illicit activity. Enjoy competitive pay, exceptional federal benefits, and the opportunity for career advancement in a dynamic law enforcement environment.

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
  • Travel based on operational needs

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Ability to pass the BPA Entrance Exam
  • Ability to speak and read Spanish (training provided)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Military law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

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