Recruiters will offer:
Answers to applicant questions
Application assistance
Accounts of their career experiences protecting our nation's borders
Training is paid for Border Patrol recruits who earn between $36,000 and $46,000 in their first year, with the potential of earning up to $70,000 within three years of service. Other benefits include federal health insurance, life insurance and retirement, and up to 25 percent additional pay in overtime opportunities.
Successful Border Patrol candidates will complete a rigorous screening process, which includes a written examination and structured interview, language aptitude or Spanish proficiency, along with a physical fitness test and medical examination. Candidates also must pass a drug test and a background investigation before completing a 16½-week basic training academy in Artesia, N.M.
While walk-ins are welcome, pre-registration and more information is available on the Careers section of CBP.gov. ( Careers Spotlight )