Border Patrol Agent — Federal Law Enforcement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Rachal (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to protect the United States at the nation’s borders. The role is full-time at entry and mid-level, with comprehensive federal benefits and potential for advancement.

Typical duties include interviewing individuals, inspecting documents, patrolling the border with diverse assets, and contributing to enforcement of immigration and customs laws. CBP also offers recruitment/retention incentives and a Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or education substituting to qualify for GL-5/7/9 levels as described; ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Bachelor's degree or full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; OR
• Combination of experience and education with official transcripts submitted with the application.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance, including infrared scopes at night.
• Interpreting tracks and evidence of illegal entry and contraband; performing farm/building/traffic/city/transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles.

Skills

Questioning suspects

Observation & records

Adaptability under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree requirement

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to protect the United States at the nation’s borders. The role is full-time at entry and mid-level, with comprehensive federal benefits and potential for advancement.

Typical duties include interviewing individuals, inspecting documents, patrolling the border with diverse assets, and contributing to enforcement of immigration and customs laws. CBP also offers recruitment/retention incentives and a Thrift Savings Plan.