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

United States Customs and Border Protection

Phoenix, AZ
25 days ago
$49,739 - $96,116

Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as an Entry Level Border Patrol Agent and be part of a dedicated team protecting America's borders. Enjoy competitive pay, significant recruitment incentives, and comprehensive federal benefits while progressing in a fulfilling law enforcement career.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Maintaining surveillance and responding to electronic sensor alarms
  • Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways
  • Using government assets such as vehicles and aircraft to support operations

Required Qualifications

  • One year of general work experience or a bachelor's degree
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Must be under 40 years of age at the time of application

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Graduate level education in a law enforcement-related field

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leave programParticipation in the Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401k)