Border Patrol Agent — Federal LEO with Strong Benefits

Jobtome; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement team. BPAs perform duties from screening individuals to prevent illegal entry using various assets.

Offers base pay at multiple grades with benefits like health and retirement plans, paid leave, and potential recruitment incentives, including up to $20,000, plus retention incentives up to $30,000. Training at the CBP Academy is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and stay composed in stressful situations.
• Bachelor's degree or completion of a full four-year course of study from an accredited college or university.
• One year of general or specialized work experience combined with education may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of immigration and customs violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and patrols.
• Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways using multiple government assets.

Skills

Take charge under stress

Make sound decisions

Observation and questioning

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate-level education in law enforcement

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement team. BPAs perform duties from screening individuals to prevent illegal entry using various assets.

Offers base pay at multiple grades with benefits like health and retirement plans, paid leave, and potential recruitment incentives, including up to $20,000, plus retention incentives up to $30,000. Training at the CBP Academy is provided.