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Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Harlingen, TX
5 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent, where you'll protect America's borders and enhance national security. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay, benefits, and the opportunity to serve your country alongside a dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

  • 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws relating to importing, exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques to identify threats
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • Combination of experience and education

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insuranceGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in Thrift Savings PlanPotential location-based salary incentives