Border patrol now hiring agents for southwest border p1 - Military Transition - Military Times EDGE

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is taking applications for border patrol agents with duty locations on the Southwest border. The open period began July 14 and will close Sept. 30.

Successful Border Patrol candidates will complete a rigorous screening process, which includes a written examination and structured interview, language aptitude or Spanish proficiency test, along with an initial and second physical fitness test, medical examination and drug test. Initial assignments will be in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas.

Border Patrol recruits earn between $38,000 and $49,000 in their first year, with the potential of earning up to $70,000 per year within three years of service. Go to www.borderpatrol.gov for more information.