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Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level, Up to $30,000 Recruitment Incentive

United States Customs and Border Protection

Overgaard, AZ
9 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 illicit activity. This full-time position offers a rewarding career with competitive pay and exceptional federal benefits, including recruitment incentives up to $30,000 for new agents.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens
  • Maintaining surveillance from covert positions
  • Responding to electronic sensor alarms and interpreting physical evidence
  • Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Ability to speak and read Spanish
  • Age under 40 at the time of selection

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior 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 programParticipation in Thrift Savings PlanRecruitment incentives up to $30,000