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U.S. Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Ruidoso, NM
27 days ago
$49,739 - $96,116

Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as a Border Patrol Agent and work with an elite team dedicated to protecting America's borders. Enjoy competitive pay, recruitment incentives, and a full range of federal benefits while making a significant impact in law enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Maintaining surveillance from covert positions
  • Responding to electronic sensor alarms and interpreting physical evidence
  • Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways
  • Using various government assets for operations

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
  • Ability to speak and read Spanish

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience

Benefits & Perks

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