I thought they had a different name, but here is some info on an interesting career opportunity. I have lots of federal employees in my family, and even a cousin who is just finishing his career as a border patrol agent (or whatever they are called). Good steady job, decent money, and interesting work. Can be brainy or brawny, either way it won’t be too boring, and definitely meaningful.
This is a great job, starts out at 35K, second year 45K, 3rd yr 55k, 4th yr 65K.
Have You Considered a Career in Law Enforcement?
The United States Border Patrol is Hiring!
We have thousands of positions to fill in the next 24 months. We are looking for men and women ages 18-40 of good character, physical fitness and self discipline for entry level Border Patrol Agent Positions along the US/Mexico border.
As a federal agent, you would receive an outstanding compensation package which includes:
a federal retirement pension, a 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan)
health and life insurance
Non-competitive promotion to GS-11 pay grade, plus 25% paid on top.
Agents in training during their first 12 months generally make between $35K-$40K
Border Patrol Agents get a non-competitive raise every year for their first three years. Most agents with three years in service generally make around $65K-$70K
a federal retirement pension, a 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan)
health and life insurance
Non-competitive promotion to GS-11 pay grade, plus 25% paid on top.
Agents in training during their first 12 months generally make between $35K-$40K
Border Patrol Agents get a non-competitive raise every year for their first three years. Most agents with three years in service generally make around $65K-$70K
To meet the qualifications for employment you must:
Be a U.S. Citizen
Have lived in the United States for the past 3 years
Be under 40 years of age
Be able to pass a written test and oral interview
Be able to pass a background security clearance
Possess a valid state driver’s license
Have at least one year of work experience or a bachelor’s degree
Be a U.S. Citizen
Have lived in the United States for the past 3 years
Be under 40 years of age
Be able to pass a written test and oral interview
Be able to pass a background security clearance
Possess a valid state driver’s license
Have at least one year of work experience or a bachelor’s degree
New agents receive over 20 weeks of on duty training at the United States Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, NM. There you will learn Immigration Law, Constitutional Law, Statutory Authority, Firearms Training, Physical and Arrest Techniques, Off Road and Pursuit Driving Techniques and the Spanish Language (and, I’m guessing, lizard catching skills?)
Although speaking Spanish is a requirement of the position, it is not a requirement to apply. Most Agents do not speak any Spanish when they are hired. The academy has an excellent Spanish program with a very high success rate.
The hiring process generally takes 12 months. However applicants who are “sponsored” by a recruiter are put on a priority fast track which takes between 6 and 8 months.
If you are up to the challenge and ready to apply for the sponsored recruit program or just want more info
Call Border Patrol Agent Recruiter (I took out his contact info since I didn’t have his permission to post this here, but just wanted to share this idea with you… contact me if you want his info)