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Entry Level Border Patrol Agent - Up to $30,000 Sign On Bonus

United States Customs and Border Protection

Topock, AZ
25 days ago
GL-5 $49,739–$61,833, GL-7 $56,623-$71,615, GL-9 $63,148-$81,480, GS-11 $73,939-$96,116

Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as an Entry Level Border Patrol Agent, where you'll work with a dedicated team to protect America's borders and enhance national security. This full-time role offers competitive pay, a range of federal benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Maintaining surveillance from covert positions
  • Responding to electronic sensor alarms and interpreting physical evidence
  • Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways
  • Utilizing various government assets for patrol activities

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Ability to complete intensive training at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy
  • Ability to speak and read Spanish

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leave programParticipation in the Thrift Savings Plan (similar to 401(k))Recruitment incentives up to $30,000