Border Patrol Agent — Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Orr (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement team protecting the United States at the border and beyond. The role involves detecting and questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and detaining those who violate laws, with extensive field patrol duties across varied environments.

Applicants may qualify through education or prior public safety experience, and training includes academy instruction and on-the-job learning.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure under stress.
• Ability to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and on-the-job instruction.
• Ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records.

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 and other assets.
• Patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways using government assets to fulfill the CBP mission.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Questioning techniques

Observation & document inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement team protecting the United States at the border and beyond. The role involves detecting and questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and detaining those who violate laws, with extensive field patrol duties across varied environments.

Applicants may qualify through education or prior public safety experience, and training includes academy instruction and on-the-job learning.