Border Patrol Agent: Field Role Protecting U.S. Borders

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Presque Isle (ME); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 125 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Recruitment incentive up to $20,000

Retention incentive up to $30,000

Health and dental insurance

Resumo da oferta

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents to help protect the United States at the nation’s borders. You will perform inspections, questioning, and patrols using various assets to deter illegal entry and contraband.

Positions are full-time at entry and mid-level grades with base pay plus generous federal benefits, leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan. Recruitment and retention incentives may total up to $50,000 over three years.

Qualificações

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR
• A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education.

Responsabilidades

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near the borders using surveillance and night-operation tools.
• Interpreting physical evidence of illegal entry or contraband; following tracks and observations.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets.

Conhecimentos

Decision making

Questioning

Calm under pressure

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Graduate education considered

Descrição da oferta de emprego

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents to help protect the United States at the nation’s borders. You will perform inspections, questioning, and patrols using various assets to deter illegal entry and contraband.

Positions are full-time at entry and mid-level grades with base pay plus generous federal benefits, leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan. Recruitment and retention incentives may total up to $50,000 over three years.