Customs & Border Protection Jobs
With rampant violence in border towns and cities, illegal immigration and increasing global terrorism, the need for border protection and customs jobs has risen since the start of the 21st century. Because of these and other pressing issues, government agencies serving a variety of functions offer jobs in border protection and customs. You can find thousands of jobs in this field at the local, state and federal levels.
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Transportation Security Screener
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Transportation security screeners work at major airports, harbors and border roadways. They typically search luggage, boats, vehicles and trains for suspicious and illegal activity. As of May 2010, the average federal transportation security screener can expect to earn approximately $38,000 per year. Transportation security screeners can work in a number of government agencies ranging from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to U.S. Customs Enforcement.
Sheriff's Patrol Officer
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For counties that either share a border with a foreign country or have coastline, sherriff's patrol officers have border protection duties, such as making narcotics busts and operating checkpoints for border crossings. Sheriff's patrol officers also aid federal agencies in apprehending high-profile drug smugglers and illegal aliens. As of May 2010, the average sheriff's patrol officer can expect to earn approximately $56,000 per year.
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Coast Guard
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The U.S. Coast Guard offers career opportunities for officers, enlisted men and women, and reserves. Salaries vary for Coast Guard workers according to factors including rank, seniority and specialist duties. The Coast Guard offers exceptional benefits and educational opportunities in exchange for service. Guard members perform duties like special tactic combat operations, maritime rescue, narcotics and border patrol, beach patrol and firefighting.
Agricultural Specialist/Inspector
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Ports on land and at sea hire agricultural inspectors who inspect fruit, vegetables, grains and other foods that enter and exit the United States. Historically, agricultural inspectors ensure that the threat of pests is reduced or eliminated. Agricultural inspectors also help ensure that organisms that could be used for biological or chemical warfare do not enter the United States.
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