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United States Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Brownsville, TX
2 days ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Border Patrol Agent and be part of a dedicated team protecting America’s borders. Enjoy competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to serve in vital law enforcement roles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws
  • Facilitating legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and vehicles
  • Determining admissibility of individuals for entry
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year of specialized experience in law enforcement
  • Detaining suspected violators of laws
  • Enforcing laws related to importing and exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Must be referred before the 40th birthday

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher
  • Spanish language proficiency for certain locations

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insuranceGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanPotential overtime pay up to $45,000Location-specific recruitment incentives