Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to protect the United States by deterring illegal entry and enforcing immigration and customs laws. BPAs operate in diverse environments, inspecting documents and questioning individuals while patrolling borders and coastal areas with a range of equipment.

Successful candidates typically hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent education and meet eligibility requirements for federal law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions in stressful situations.
• U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and various assets.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other equipment to fulfill CBP mission.

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to protect the United States by deterring illegal entry and enforcing immigration and customs laws. BPAs operate in diverse environments, inspecting documents and questioning individuals while patrolling borders and coastal areas with a range of equipment.

Successful candidates typically hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent education and meet eligibility requirements for federal law enforcement.