Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Charenton (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Border Patrol Agents to join a major federal law enforcement organization. The role involves detecting and questioning individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations, inspecting documents, and determining compliance with laws.

Agents will patrol borders and waterways using diverse assets and enforce regulations with trained judgment under stress. Applicants typically hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and have one year of relevant

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the 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.
• A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education as submitted with your application.
• One year of specialized work experience showing the skills necessary to make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms and to analyze information rapidly.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near the borders using surveillance from various positions.
• Patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets to fulfill CBP mission.
• Perform training and complete the Border Patrol Academy to become proficient in laws and enforcement.
• Prepare investigative reports and gather evidence for a court process.

Skills

Decision making

Firearms proficiency

Observation & questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Surveillance equipment

Investigative reporting systems

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Border Patrol Agents to join a major federal law enforcement organization. The role involves detecting and questioning individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations, inspecting documents, and determining compliance with laws.

Agents will patrol borders and waterways using diverse assets and enforce regulations with trained judgment under stress. Applicants typically hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and have one year of relevant