Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Bonita (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and other insurance plans

Generous annual and sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to protect the United States by preventing illegal entry and threats at the border. The role involves detecting and questioning individuals, performing inspections, and patrolling borders with various assets.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement or equivalent education, plus one year of relevant experience. Training at the Border Patrol Academy is provided.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or equivalent education as described in the posting.
• One year of specialized work experience showing ability to enforce laws and investigate crimes.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and patrols.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks as part of patrol operations.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using multiple government assets.
• Make sound judgments in firearm use and prepare investigative reports.
• Lead investigations and analyze information to track illegal operations and threats.

Skills

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Discipline under pressure

Decision making under stress

Education

Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement

Graduate-level education in a related field

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to protect the United States by preventing illegal entry and threats at the border. The role involves detecting and questioning individuals, performing inspections, and patrolling borders with various assets.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement or equivalent education, plus one year of relevant experience. Training at the Border Patrol Academy is provided.