Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Charleston (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid annual/sick leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents to protect the United States by enforcing immigration and customs laws. Agents perform inspections, engage in patrols across diverse terrains, and use a range of assets to secure borders and communities.

Qualified candidates may have education or experience in public safety, security, or law enforcement. Comprehensive benefits include health, leave, and retirement options; academy completion provides initial remuneration and

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience showing ability to take charge and make sound decisions in stressful situations.
• Bachelor's degree or completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of general work experience and college education may be considered.

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 borders using various patrol methods and assets.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other equipment to fulfill the Border Patrol mission.
• Perform physical searches of detained individuals and their surroundings for weapons, contraband, or evidence.
• Gather information and write investigative reports; assist in enforcement of laws and orders.

Skills

Decision making

Questioning

Observation

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents to protect the United States by enforcing immigration and customs laws. Agents perform inspections, engage in patrols across diverse terrains, and use a range of assets to secure borders and communities.

Qualified candidates may have education or experience in public safety, security, or law enforcement. Comprehensive benefits include health, leave, and retirement options; academy completion provides initial remuneration and