Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

Customs and Border Protection; Hawaii; On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The role involves detecting and questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and patrolling borders with various assets to uphold national security.

New BPAs may receive recruitment incentives and comprehensive federal benefits. Positions are full-time with opportunities for career advancement and ongoing training at multiple duty locations.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience showing ability to take charge, make sound decisions and stay calm under stress.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree.
• Combination of general work experience AND college education as documented by transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Detect individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways using diverse assets.

Skills

Immigration law knowledge

Law enforcement mindset

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The role involves detecting and questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and patrolling borders with various assets to uphold national security.

New BPAs may receive recruitment incentives and comprehensive federal benefits. Positions are full-time with opportunities for career advancement and ongoing training at multiple duty locations.