Border Patrol Agent: Guard Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Fairfax (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Leave benefits

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection in the United States seeks Border Patrol Agents to investigate and deter immigration and border violations. The role involves questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and maintaining border surveillance to support national security.

Agents may operate in diverse environments, use multiple transport modes, and participate in a comprehensive training academy. Benefits include health plans, leave, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 1 year of general work experience demonstrating leadership under pressure.
• Ability to gather information through questioning, observation and records.

Responsibilities

• Detect violations of immigration and customs laws and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented individuals near borders with surveillance.
• Patrol borders using vehicles, horses, vessels and other assets.
• Prepare investigative reports and assist in enforcement actions.

Skills

Public safety mindset

Decision making under pressure

Firearms proficiency

Interviewing techniques

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Completed federal training academy

Job description

Customs and Border Protection in the United States seeks Border Patrol Agents to investigate and deter immigration and border violations. The role involves questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and maintaining border surveillance to support national security.

Agents may operate in diverse environments, use multiple transport modes, and participate in a comprehensive training academy. Benefits include health plans, leave, and retirement options.