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U.S. Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

St Johnsbury, VT
27 days ago
$49,739 - $96,116

Job Description

Join the elite U.S. Border Patrol as a Border Patrol Agent, where you will protect America's borders and work within a dedicated team. This full-time role offers competitive salaries, extensive training, and exceptional federal benefits.

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
  • Performing farm, traffic, and city patrol checks

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
  • Ability to gather concise information through questioning and observation

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 Thrift Savings PlanRecruitment incentives up to $30,000