Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) as part of federal law enforcement. The role involves detecting and questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and maintaining border security with diverse operations and training.

Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and demonstrate sound judgment under stress. The position offers comprehensive federal benefits and requires readiness for academy training and field assignments, including diverse

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; a combination of general work experience and completed college education.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from various positions.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using government assets to accomplish the USBP Mission.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.

Skills

Decision making

Firearm proficiency

Observation & questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) as part of federal law enforcement. The role involves detecting and questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and maintaining border security with diverse operations and training.

Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and demonstrate sound judgment under stress. The position offers comprehensive federal benefits and requires readiness for academy training and field assignments, including diverse