Border Patrol Agent — Protect Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Conrad (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave and sick leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents to detect violations, inspect documents, and deter illegal activity near the borders. The role emphasizes decision making under stress, disciplined field operations, and seamless teamwork within a federal law enforcement framework.

Successful candidates complete academy training and will be eligible for extensive federal benefits including health, dental, and the Thrift Savings Plan, with a structured leave program.

Qualifications

• Ability to take charge and make sound decisions in stressful situations.
• Ability to gather concise information through questioning and examination of documents and records.
• Strong observational skills and rapid information analysis to support arrests after training.

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 noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using diverse assets.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Information gathering

Observation

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Firearms

Surveillance equipment

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents to detect violations, inspect documents, and deter illegal activity near the borders. The role emphasizes decision making under stress, disciplined field operations, and seamless teamwork within a federal law enforcement framework.

Successful candidates complete academy training and will be eligible for extensive federal benefits including health, dental, and the Thrift Savings Plan, with a structured leave program.