Border Patrol Agent — Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Morganza (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual and sick leave benefits

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Border Patrol Agent to join a premier federal law enforcement team. You will detect and question individuals, inspect documents, and enforce immigration and customs laws along the borders to protect the United States.

Training at the Border Patrol Academy leads to strong performance in surveillance, pursuit, and field operations using a range of assets, with competitive health, retirement, and leave benefits as part of federal employment.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field from an accredited college or university.
• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to make sound decisions and stay composed in stressful situations.
• Experience with firearms and knowledge of immigration/nationality law is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets for the mission.
• Apprehending violators and gathering evidence; preparing investigative reports and contributing to court processes.

Skills

Decision making

Leadership

Situational awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Infrared scopes

Surveillance equipment

Firearms handling

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Border Patrol Agent to join a premier federal law enforcement team. You will detect and question individuals, inspect documents, and enforce immigration and customs laws along the borders to protect the United States.

Training at the Border Patrol Academy leads to strong performance in surveillance, pursuit, and field operations using a range of assets, with competitive health, retirement, and leave benefits as part of federal employment.