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Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Troy, NY
4 days ago
$49,739 - $96,116

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, where you'll protect America's borders and deter illegal activities. This full-time position offers excellent pay, recruitment incentives, and comprehensive federal benefits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Maintaining surveillance and responding to electronic sensor alarms
  • Conducting patrols of international boundaries and coastal waterways
  • Preparing reports and gathering evidence for investigations

Required Qualifications

  • One year of general work experience demonstrating decision-making abilities
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to gather information through questioning and observation

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits & Perks

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