Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Krotz Springs (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual and sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents in the United States. You will join a large federal law enforcement organization responsible for preventing threats while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

Duties include border patrol, investigations, and enforcing immigration and customs laws. The role requires physical and investigative capabilities; training at the Border Patrol Academy is included, with potential location-based incentives and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with superior academic achievement.
• One year of specialized work experience in law enforcement or related field.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violations; inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders; use surveillance.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrol international boundary and coastal waterways using various assets.
• Benefit options include health, dental, and leave; Thrift Savings Plan.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Law enforcement

Firearms proficiency

Investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement

Graduate-level education related to law enforcement

Tools

Firearms handling

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents in the United States. You will join a large federal law enforcement organization responsible for preventing threats while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

Duties include border patrol, investigations, and enforcing immigration and customs laws. The role requires physical and investigative capabilities; training at the Border Patrol Academy is included, with potential location-based incentives and benefits.