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Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Encinitas, CA
4 days ago
$49,739 - $96,116

Job Description

Join the elite U.S. Border Patrol as a Border Patrol Agent, where you'll protect America's borders and deter illegal activity. This full-time position offers competitive salaries, exceptional federal benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Maintaining surveillance and responding to sensor alarms
  • Conducting patrols of international boundaries and coastal waterways
  • Performing farm, traffic, and transportation checks
  • Using various government assets for border patrol operations

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
  • Ability to gather concise information

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Military law enforcement experience
  • Bachelor's degree in any field or related to law enforcement

Benefits & Perks

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