Border Patrol Agent: Federal LEO with Training & Impact

Jobtome; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer family. The role involves detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violations, preventing unauthorized entries, and performing a variety of checks and patrols near borders and coastal areas.

Training, benefits, and a path through the Border Patrol Academy are provided. Candidates need one year of general work experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education.

Qualifications

• General work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and stay calm under stress.
• A bachelor's degree or completed 4-year course of study in any field from an accredited college or university.
• A combination of general work experience and college education as submitted with the application.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using diverse assets.

Skills

Decision making

Questioning

Situational awareness

Firearms familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer family. The role involves detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violations, preventing unauthorized entries, and performing a variety of checks and patrols near borders and coastal areas.

Training, benefits, and a path through the Border Patrol Academy are provided. Candidates need one year of general work experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education.