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Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Van Horn, TX
24 days ago
$49,739 - $96,116

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Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as a Border Patrol Agent, where you'll be part of a dedicated team protecting America's borders. This full-time role offers competitive pay, recruitment incentives, and exceptional federal benefits, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detect and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Maintain surveillance and respond to electronic sensor alarms
  • Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways
  • Use government assets for law enforcement activities
  • Prepare reports and gather evidence for investigations

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Age under 40 at the time of selection (with some exceptions)
  • High school diploma or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Bachelor's degree or higher education in relevant fields

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveThrift Savings Plan (retirement plan)