Border Patrol Agent - Federal LEO Career & Benefits

Jobtome; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Annual leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. Entry- and mid-level positions offer solid base pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability with recruitment incentives.

Position responsibilities include patrolling borders, questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and using various assets to detect and deter illegal entry. Training at academy then duty locations nationwide.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge and make sound decisions.
• Bachelor's degree or completion of a full four-year course of study.
• Combination of experience and education may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws; inspect documents and possessions.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented individuals and smugglers near borders.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using a variety of assets.
• Perform checks and inspections at farms, city streets, and transportation hubs.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Questioning & observation

Public safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. Entry- and mid-level positions offer solid base pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability with recruitment incentives.

Position responsibilities include patrolling borders, questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and using various assets to detect and deter illegal entry. Training at academy then duty locations nationwide.