Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

US Customs and Border Protection; Duncan (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual and sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Federal retirement benefits

Job summary

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to safeguard the United States from illegal entry while facilitating lawful travel and trade. BPA roles involve enforcing immigration and customs laws, patrolling borders with diverse assets, and performing inspections and investigations.

Candidates may qualify with education or prior public safety experience. The position includes federal benefits, academy training, and potential advancement through the GS-11 grade

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge and stay composed.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of specialized experience showing firearms use and law enforcement capacity.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws; inspect documents and records.
• Prevent undocumented noncitizens and smugglers; patrol borders using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks and patrols.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using government assets.
• Proficient in firearms; prepare investigative reports and serve court orders.

Skills

Judgment under pressure

Analytical thinking

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

One year of graduate-level education related to law enforcement

Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement

Job description

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to safeguard the United States from illegal entry while facilitating lawful travel and trade. BPA roles involve enforcing immigration and customs laws, patrolling borders with diverse assets, and performing inspections and investigations.

Candidates may qualify with education or prior public safety experience. The position includes federal benefits, academy training, and potential advancement through the GS-11 grade