Border Patrol Agent: Field Enforcement & National Security

Jobtome; Town of Cato (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave

Sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at multiple grades across the United States. The role involves patrolling borders, questioning individuals, and inspecting documents to enforce immigration and customs laws.

Recruitment and retention incentives are available, along with comprehensive federal benefits and a stable career. Cadre positions include GL-5/7/9/11 levels with graduate-level options; training at the Border Patrol Academy starts after selection,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Immigration and Nationality Law (e.g., classifications, admissibility).
• Knowledge of Use of Force policy and firearms handling.
• Knowledge of Criminal Law and Procedure.
• Ability to perform physical techniques and vehicle operation.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance.
• Interpret tracks and other evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform farm/building/traffic/city/transport checks as part of patrols.
• Patrol borders and coastal waterways using government assets.

Skills

Immigration law knowledge

Use of force knowledge

Criminal law knowledge

Firearms handling

Vehicle operation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) at multiple grades across the United States. The role involves patrolling borders, questioning individuals, and inspecting documents to enforce immigration and customs laws.

Recruitment and retention incentives are available, along with comprehensive federal benefits and a stable career. Cadre positions include GL-5/7/9/11 levels with graduate-level options; training at the Border Patrol Academy starts after selection,