Border Patrol Agent: Federal LEO Protecting Borders

Jobtome; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Paid annual and sick leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement team. You will detect, question, and inspect individuals to enforce immigration and customs laws, while patrolling borders with a variety of assets and procedures.

Training emphasizes compliance, decision making, and safety in dynamic environments. The agency offers comprehensive benefits, including health and dental insurance, paid leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field.
• One year of general work experience showing ability to take charge and maintain composure.
• One year of specialized work experience involving firearms use, arrests, and law enforcement responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders and coastal areas.
• Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways using a range of government assets.
• Performing physical searches of detained individuals, vehicles and surrounding areas for weapons, contraband, or evidence.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Interviewing and document analysis

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement team. You will detect, question, and inspect individuals to enforce immigration and customs laws, while patrolling borders with a variety of assets and procedures.

Training emphasizes compliance, decision making, and safety in dynamic environments. The agency offers comprehensive benefits, including health and dental insurance, paid leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.