Border Patrol Agent: Live Border Security & Field Impact

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; East Burke (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seekingBorder Patrol Agents to join a leading federal law enforcement team.

The role focuses on detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws, inspecting documents, and preventing illegal entries along the nation’s borders. You will perform patrols using diverse assets and may be eligible for a wide range of federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or higher education in related field.
• One year of general work experience that demonstrates ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Further specialized work experience showing ability to enforce laws, make arrests and investigate crimes.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and various assets.
• Performing patrols and checks across multiple environments to support Border Patrol operations.
• Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms and gather evidence for criminal cases.

Education

Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement

Graduate-level education in related field

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seekingBorder Patrol Agents to join a leading federal law enforcement team.

The role focuses on detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws, inspecting documents, and preventing illegal entries along the nation’s borders. You will perform patrols using diverse assets and may be eligible for a wide range of federal benefits.