Border Patrol Agent – Protect Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and other insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Generous leave program

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the United States seeks a Border Patrol Agent (BPA) for full-time service. The role involves detecting and questioning violators, preventing unauthorized entry, and patrolling borders with various assets.

Training, firearms proficiency, and strong decision-making are essential. Candidates may qualify through education or prior public safety experience. The position offers federal benefits, retirement plans, and location-based opportunities across prioritized

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a field related to law enforcement with superior academic achievement.
• Genuine ability to learn regulations and apply them in dynamic fields.
• Experience with firearms, surveillance, and investigative reporting is valued.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of immigration and customs violations and inspect documents.
• Apprehend undocumented individuals and smugglers near borders using covert and day operations.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks to protect the border.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using diverse assets.
• Maintain readiness for firearms use and decision making in high-stress situations.
• Prepare investigative reports and assist in court-related processes.

Skills

Firearms proficiency

Decision making under pressure

Questioning and interviewing

Surveillance and field observation

Education

Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement

One year of graduate-level education in related field

Tools

Infrared scopes

Surveillance equipment

Communication systems

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the United States seeks a Border Patrol Agent (BPA) for full-time service. The role involves detecting and questioning violators, preventing unauthorized entry, and patrolling borders with various assets.

Training, firearms proficiency, and strong decision-making are essential. Candidates may qualify through education or prior public safety experience. The position offers federal benefits, retirement plans, and location-based opportunities across prioritized