$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
NM · On-site
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
NM · On-site
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
TX · On-site
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
TX · On-site
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
TX · On-site
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
TX · On-site
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
AZ · On-site
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
AZ · On-site
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
TX · On-site
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
TX · On-site
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
NM · On-site
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
NM · On-site
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
Animal Health Technician (Mounted Patrol Inspector)
Presidio, TX · On-site
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
Animal Health Technician (Mounted Patrol Inspector)
Presidio, TX · On-site
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
$50K/yr
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted ... This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible ...
Day Mounted Patrol information
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$12.26 - $14.53
5% of jobs
$16.42 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.53 - $16.81
24% of jobs
The median wage is $18.15 / hr.
$16.81 - $19.08
35% of jobs
$20.78 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$19.08 - $21.35
14% of jobs
$21.35 - $23.62
8% of jobs
$23.62 - $25.90
4% of jobs
$25.90 - $28.17
2% of jobs
$28.17 - $30.44
2% of jobs
$30.44 - $32.71
2% of jobs
$32.71 - $34.99
2% of jobs
$34.99 - $37.26
1% of jobs
$12
$20
$37
How much do day mounted patrol jobs pay per hour?
As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for day mounted patrol in the United States is $20.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is the difference between Day Mounted Patrol vs Security Guard?
| Aspect | Day Mounted Patrol | Security Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Basic security license, riding skills | Security license, sometimes specialized training |
| Work Environment | Outdoor, on horseback, patrols large areas | Indoor/outdoor, stationary or mobile security |
| Employer & Industry | Law enforcement, private security, parks | Commercial, residential, event security |
| Search & Comparison Intent | Yes | Yes |
Day Mounted Patrol and Security Guard roles both focus on security but differ mainly in environment and methods. Day Mounted Patrol involves patrolling large outdoor areas on horseback, requiring riding skills and specific licenses. Security Guards typically work in indoor or outdoor settings, providing stationary or mobile security services. Both roles are essential in their respective industries, with overlapping credentials and security responsibilities.
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What are the most commonly searched types of Mounted Patrol jobs? The most popular types of Mounted Patrol jobs are:
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$50K/yr
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Posted 26 days ago
Job description
If selected as a Mounted Patrol Inspector (also known as a Tick Rider), you will make unassisted horseback patrols through rough and remote terrain in an assigned sector along the United States-Mexico border.
This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible applicants being referred as vacancies occur. The first cut-off for applications is June 15. Additional cut-off dates are projected for: July 13, 2026; August 10, 2026; September 2, 2026.Qualifications:Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the cut-off date following your application submission (see Additional Information for dates), including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
FOR THE GS-07 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-06 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
Successful completion of eighteen (18) semester hours of related graduate education obtained from an accredited college or university. Qualifying graduate courses include: agribusiness, agricultural chemistry, agricultural development, agricultural economics, agricultural education, animal breeding, animal genetics, animal health, animal nutrition, animal physiology, animal products, animal reproduction, animal science, animal toxicology, animal welfare, biological and agricultural engineering, beef cattle production, dairy herd management, dairy marketing, equine production, farm management, feeding management, meat science, physiology of lactation, poultry science, ruminant nutrition, swine production, and wildlife and fisheries sciences
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.
TRANSCRIPTS are required if:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:This position does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: OTHER
This Open Continuous Announcement allows acceptance of applications for 90 days with eligible applicants being referred as vacancies occur. The first cut-off for applications is June 15. Additional cut-off dates are projected for: July 13, 2026; August 10, 2026; September 2, 2026.Qualifications:Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the cut-off date following your application submission (see Additional Information for dates), including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: To be referred for consideration for the Animal Health Technician (Mounted Patrol Inspector), candidates must meet the selective placement factor as described below. This is a minimum qualification requirement. By confirming you meet the selective placement factor you are also acknowledging that you will provide enough detail in your resume to describe your experience performing the full range of activities described in the selective factor.
Applicants must have knowledge, skill and ability to ride horseback sufficient to track, rope, and subdue wild, and/or fractious, unpredictable livestock in rough and remote terrain for the purpose of inspecting, apprehending, and treating, stray, diseased, and/or distressed animals. This work is completed independently.
FOR THE GS-07 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-06 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
- Independently working with livestock in a feedlot, farm, or ranch setting, which included experience inspecting the premises for irregularities.
- Interviewing livestock owners and other involved parties to obtain information for investigations and documents findings.
- Reading and interpreting records and reports to determine applicable information and courses of action.
- Monitor the activity of livestock to identify risk, inspects and detects problem areas.
Successful completion of eighteen (18) semester hours of related graduate education obtained from an accredited college or university. Qualifying graduate courses include: agribusiness, agricultural chemistry, agricultural development, agricultural economics, agricultural education, animal breeding, animal genetics, animal health, animal nutrition, animal physiology, animal products, animal reproduction, animal science, animal toxicology, animal welfare, biological and agricultural engineering, beef cattle production, dairy herd management, dairy marketing, equine production, farm management, feeding management, meat science, physiology of lactation, poultry science, ruminant nutrition, swine production, and wildlife and fisheries sciences
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.
TRANSCRIPTS are required if:
- You are qualifying for the position based on education.
- You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education.
- This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:This position does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: OTHER