Border Patrol Agent: Federal LEO Protecting Borders

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $20,000

Retention incentive up to $30,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to help protect the United States by preventing terrorists and their weapons from entering the country while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

The role includes diverse assignments across national borders with strong job stability and comprehensive federal benefits. Officers may qualify based on education or prior general or experience in public safety, security, or law enforcement, with potential recruitment incentives up

Qualifications

• Education or prior general or experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify.

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 at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from various positions and using infrared scopes during night operations.
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets to accomplish the CBP mission.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to help protect the United States by preventing terrorists and their weapons from entering the country while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

The role includes diverse assignments across national borders with strong job stability and comprehensive federal benefits. Officers may qualify based on education or prior general or experience in public safety, security, or law enforcement, with potential recruitment incentives up