Overview
Border Patrol Agents detect, prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens, smugglers of noncitizens and illegal narcotics at or near the Mexican and Canadian international land borders
Typical Assignments
- Responding to electronic sensor alarms;
- Interpreting and following tracks, marks and other physical evidence;
- Using infrared scopes during night operations;
- Responding to aircraft sighting and other anti-smuggling activities;
- Performing farm and ranch checks, traffic checks, city patrols and transportation checks; and
- Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways and using a variety of government assets. Assets may include, but are not limited to : vehicles, horses, vessels, watercrafts, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles.
Basic Eligibility
Eligible applicants must :
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Have a valid driver's license
- Be referred for selection prior to your 40th birthday (waiver for veterans’ preference eligible or those that have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement position)
- Have resided in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years ()
- Be eligible to carry a firearm
- Be willing to travel; you will be required to travel frequently. This job may require extended domestic and foreign temporary duty assignments.
- Pass the
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Up to $45K in locality, after-hours differential, overtime and premium
Job-Related Training
Plus diversity in work experience and opportunities for paid training
Paid Time Off
Eleven federal holidays, in addition to annual and sick leave
Health Insurance
Widest selection of consumer-driven and high deductible plans in the country
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