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Border Patrol Agent

United States Customs and Border Protection

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

Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as a Border Patrol Agent and become part of a dedicated team protecting America's borders. This full-time position offers competitive pay, opportunities for advancement, and exceptional federal benefits, including up to $30,000 in recruitment incentives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Maintaining surveillance from covert positions
  • Responding to electronic sensor alarms and physical evidence
  • Conducting patrols and checks at international boundaries and waterways

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Ability to pass background investigation and other suitability requirements
  • Age under 40 at the time of application (with some exceptions for veterans and prior law enforcement)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior law enforcement experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Spanish language proficiency

Benefits & Perks

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