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Border Patrol Agent - Earn up to $30,000 in Recruitment Incentives

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Silver City, NM
22 days ago
$49,739 - $96,116

Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as a Border Patrol Agent and become part of an elite team dedicated to protecting America's borders. This full-time position offers a rewarding career with competitive salaries, exceptional federal benefits, and the opportunity for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Responding to electronic sensor alarms and interpreting physical evidence
  • Performing patrols and checks on various terrains
  • Maintaining surveillance from covert positions

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Age under 40 at the time of selection

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Ability to speak and read Spanish

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leave programParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanRecruitment incentives up to $30,000