Border Patrol Agent — Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Littleton (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to protect the United States by preventing illegal entry and to facilitate lawful travel and trade. BPAs perform border and interior enforcement tasks, including documenting, inspecting, and questioning individuals, as well as patrolling borders with diverse equipment.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and the ability to handle high-stress situations, use firearms, and conduct rapid

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or a combination of general work experience and college education.
• One year of specialized work experience showing the skills necessary to make sound judgments in the use of firearms and to analyze information rapidly for prompt decisions in law enforcement contexts.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders, using surveillance from covert positions including infrared scopes.
• Patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways using various government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, and ATVs to accomplish the CBP mission.

Skills

Decision making

Questioning

Stress management

Firearms proficiency

Situational awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Surveillance equipment

Infrared scopes

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to protect the United States by preventing illegal entry and to facilitate lawful travel and trade. BPAs perform border and interior enforcement tasks, including documenting, inspecting, and questioning individuals, as well as patrolling borders with diverse equipment.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and the ability to handle high-stress situations, use firearms, and conduct rapid