Border Patrol Agent — Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Sherman (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring full-time Border Patrol Agents. The role involves detecting violations, inspecting documents, and apprehending individuals near the borders using diverse assets.

A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, with sound judgment under pressure. CBP offers federal benefits including health and dental insurance, generous leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or successful completion of a full four-year course of study.
• Combination of general work experience and successfully completed college education as submitted with your application.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and various assets.
• Patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways with vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets to fulfill CBP mission.
• Perform farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks as required.
• Border Patrol Academy training is provided; bilingual ability (Spanish/English) is valued.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Firearms proficiency

Investigative reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring full-time Border Patrol Agents. The role involves detecting violations, inspecting documents, and apprehending individuals near the borders using diverse assets.

A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, with sound judgment under pressure. CBP offers federal benefits including health and dental insurance, generous leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.