Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000Overview
Border patrol agents, also known as border patrol officers, patrol 5,000 miles of border between the United States and Canada and 1,900 miles between the United States and Mexico, as well as the coastal areas of the Gulf of Mexico and Florida. It is their duty to enforce laws regulating the entry of aliens and products into the United States. They are employed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a division of the Department of Homeland Security.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
NoneOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Athletic
Conventional
Problem-Solving
Career Ladder
Supervisor, or Immigration inspector/Examiner, Border Patrol Officer or Special Agent
Experienced Border Patrol Agent
Entry-Level Border Patrol Agent
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