Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the United States seeks Border Patrol Agent (BPA) to perform border security duties, inspect documents, and question individuals as part of federal law enforcement.

You will patrol borders using vehicles, horses, boats, and other assets and contribute to national security, with various qualification paths. Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year depending on grade; recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000, plus

Qualifications

• Citizenship and residency requirements for U.S. citizens.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience combination.
• Ability to meet specialized experience requirements across multiple grades.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented individuals and smugglers near borders using various assets.
• Interpret tracks and physical evidence, perform checks, and patrol assigned areas.

Skills

Knowledge of Immigration and National

Knowledge of Use of Force Policy

Knowledge of Criminal Law and Proce

Use of Firearms

Physical Techniques

Motor Vehicle Operation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the United States seeks Border Patrol Agent (BPA) to perform border security duties, inspect documents, and question individuals as part of federal law enforcement.

You will patrol borders using vehicles, horses, boats, and other assets and contribute to national security, with various qualification paths. Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year depending on grade; recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and retention incentives up to $30,000, plus