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Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Salinas, CA
1 day ago
$49,739 - $96,116

Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as a Border Patrol Agent, where you'll work on the front lines to protect America's borders. This full-time position offers competitive pay, attractive incentives, and a chance to be part of a dedicated law enforcement team. You will undergo extensive training and have the opportunity for career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Maintaining surveillance from covert positions
  • Responding to electronic sensor alarms
  • Conducting farm and ranch checks, traffic checks, and city patrols
  • Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways

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
  • General work experience or a bachelor's degree
  • Ability to gather concise information

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Military law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

Health insuranceDental insuranceGenerous annual and sick leave programThrift Savings Plan (401k equivalent)Recruitment incentives up to $30,000