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U.S. Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Socorro, TX
1 day ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a U.S. Border Patrol Agent and be part of an elite team dedicated to protecting America. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability while making a significant impact on national security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • Facilitating legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determining admissibility for entry into the U.S.
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws and regulations relating to importing and exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques to identify potential threats
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution
  • 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 location incentives of 15%-25% of salary