Border Patrol Seeks Candidates

The following is a Border Patrol news release:

The U.S. Border Patrol is currently accepting applications to work for the Nation’s largest border security agency, protecting the American people from terrorism, drug smuggling, and illegal entry to our country.

The Border Patrol is looking for candidates who can successfully undergo a rigorous screening process, which includes:

• Written Examination
• Language Aptitude or Spanish Language Proficiency Test
• Polygraph Examination
• Medical Examination and Drug Test
• Physical Fitness Test
• Structured Interview
• Background Investigation 

Candidates hired for the position must complete the Border Patrol basic training academy in Artesia, New Mexico.  Initial salaries are very competitive and agents have the promotional potential to earn more than $75,000 after three years of service.  Generous benefits and pay include:

• Federal Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Benefits 

Initial assignments will be in the Southwest Border States of Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas.  For additional information, visit www.cbp.gov to learn more about the Border Patrol agent position.