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Border Patrol Agent

United States Customs and Border Protection

Cowlic, AZ
20 days ago
$49,739 - $96,116

Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as a Border Patrol Agent, where you will protect America by safeguarding borders and deterring illicit activity. This full-time, entry-level position offers competitive salaries, recruitment incentives, and exceptional federal benefits while working with an elite team dedicated to national security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Maintaining surveillance from covert positions
  • Responding to alarms and interpreting physical evidence
  • Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways
  • Using various government assets for operations

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 application (with exceptions for veterans)
  • One year of general or specialized work experience or a bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Ability to speak and read Spanish

Benefits & Perks

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