Border Patrol Agent: Guard the US Border & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Washington (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Annual and sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agent (BPA) to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer cadre. You will detect and question potential violators, inspect documentation, and work to prevent undocumented crossings near borders using a range of assets.

Training, firearms proficiency, and incident response are core aspects of the role. The BPA role includes rigorous academy instruction, field assignments, and deployment in various locations to support CBP missions and public

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a 4-year course of study in any field.
• Ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and remain calm under pressure.
• Experience gathering information through questioning, observation, and document review.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented individuals and smugglers near borders using various positions and tools.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal areas using government assets to fulfill the USBP mission.

Skills

Decision making under stress

Questioning and observation

Maintaining composure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agent (BPA) to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer cadre. You will detect and question potential violators, inspect documentation, and work to prevent undocumented crossings near borders using a range of assets.

Training, firearms proficiency, and incident response are core aspects of the role. The BPA role includes rigorous academy instruction, field assignments, and deployment in various locations to support CBP missions and public