Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

Customs and Border Protection; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) for full-time, entry and mid-level career positions. The BPA role protects the nation by enforcing immigration and customs laws while providing service to the public.

As a BPA, you will perform patrols at borders and in communities, use surveillance assets, and participate in a comprehensive training program. The position offers competitive base pay, extensive federal benefits, leave, and recruitment incentives.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to handle stress and make decisions.
• Bachelor's degree or completion of a full four-year course of study.
• Combination of experience and education may apply.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented individuals and smugglers near borders using surveillance.
• Interpreting tracks and evidence of illegal entry.
• Performing farm, building, traffic, and city checks during patrols.
• Patrolling borders and waterways using diverse assets.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Communication

Use of firearms

Law enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Firearms training

Patrol procedures

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) for full-time, entry and mid-level career positions. The BPA role protects the nation by enforcing immigration and customs laws while providing service to the public.

As a BPA, you will perform patrols at borders and in communities, use surveillance assets, and participate in a comprehensive training program. The position offers competitive base pay, extensive federal benefits, leave, and recruitment incentives.