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Border Patrol Agent

United States Customs and Border Protection

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

Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as a Border Patrol Agent and take part in protecting America. This full-time, entry-level role offers competitive pay, recruitment incentives, and exceptional federal benefits while you work alongside an elite team dedicated to safeguarding our borders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens
  • Maintaining surveillance from covert positions
  • Responding to electronic sensor alarms and interpreting physical evidence
  • Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Ability to meet age restrictions
  • General work experience or bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Spanish language proficiency

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leave programParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanRecruitment incentives up to $30,000