Border Patrol Agent: Field Operations & Federal Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations.

The BPA role involves enforcing immigration and customs laws, inspecting documents, and maintaining border security using multiple assets. Typical duties include surveillance, questioning individuals, following physical evidence, and patrolling international borders and coastal areas.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to make sound decisions in stressful situations; to learn regulations and procedures; and to gather information from documents and records.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of general work experience and education as determined by the resume and transcripts submitted with the application.

Responsibilities

• Detect individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers using surveillance and night operations.
• Interpret tracks, marks, and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, and patrol various areas near the border.

Skills

Decision making under stress

Firearms proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Experience-Education combination

Tools

Surveillance equipment

Investigative reporting

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations.

The BPA role involves enforcing immigration and customs laws, inspecting documents, and maintaining border security using multiple assets. Typical duties include surveillance, questioning individuals, following physical evidence, and patrolling international borders and coastal areas.