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Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Ridgefield Park, NJ
3 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, where you'll protect American interests and secure our nation's borders. Be part of an elite team dedicated to enforcing laws, conducting inspections, and preventing illegal activities, all while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
  • Facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States
  • Preventing illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Must be referred before your 40th birthday (some exceptions apply)
  • Minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • LL.B. or J.D. from an accredited college or university
  • 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 recruitment incentives of 15%-25% for certain duty locationsEligibility for up to $45,000 in overtime pay