Border Patrol Agent: Field Operations & Impact

Jobtome; Kaycee (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the federal agency safeguarding the United States at soil, air, and sea. As a Border Patrol Agent, you will detect and question people suspected of violations, inspect documents, and determine eligibility for entry while maintaining composure in stressful situations.

You will patrol borders and coastal areas using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets, undergo academy training, and access health, dental, and other insurance plans, along with generous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Ability to make sound judgments in stressful situations.
• Ability to gather concise information from questioning and examination of records.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using diverse assets.
• Learn regulations and techniques through training and on-the-job instruction.

Skills

Decision making under stress

Information gathering

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the federal agency safeguarding the United States at soil, air, and sea. As a Border Patrol Agent, you will detect and question people suspected of violations, inspect documents, and determine eligibility for entry while maintaining composure in stressful situations.

You will patrol borders and coastal areas using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets, undergo academy training, and access health, dental, and other insurance plans, along with generous