Border Patrol Agent: Field Patrol & Border Security

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to protect the nation and enforce immigration and customs laws. The role covers entry and mid-level positions with comprehensive federal benefits and potential recruitment incentives.

Typical duties include inspecting documents, pursuing suspects, interpreting evidence, conducting checks, and patrolling the borders and coastal areas using a wide range of assets. Full-time federal employment with stability.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating decision making under stress.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a four-year program.
• Combination of experience and education acceptable for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Detect immigration and customs violations and inspect documents.
• Pursue, deter, and apprehend undocumented individuals and smugglers.
• Interpret tracks and evidence to determine violations and eligibility.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transport checks as required.
• Patrol borders and waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels and other assets.

Skills

Decision making

Stress management

Law enforcement mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

General work experience

Experience plus education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to protect the nation and enforce immigration and customs laws. The role covers entry and mid-level positions with comprehensive federal benefits and potential recruitment incentives.

Typical duties include inspecting documents, pursuing suspects, interpreting evidence, conducting checks, and patrolling the borders and coastal areas using a wide range of assets. Full-time federal employment with stability.