Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Lyon Mountain (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer profession. The role includes guarding borders, inspecting documents, and questioning individuals to enforce immigration and customs laws.

BPAs may perform a variety of patrol and investigative duties, using diverse assets and equipment. Training and a path toward leadership positions are available within a large federal agency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement or higher is required.
• Graduate-level education in law enforcement or related field is acceptable.
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions under pressure in the field.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration laws.
• Inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Apprehend undocumented individuals and smugglers with surveillance support.
• Patrol borders using varied assets (vehicles, horses, vessels, etc.).
• Learn and apply firearms policies and use-of-force guidelines.
• Prepare investigative reports and gather evidence for court cases.

Skills

Judgment under pressure

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement

Graduate-level education in related field

Tools

Surveillance equipment

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer profession. The role includes guarding borders, inspecting documents, and questioning individuals to enforce immigration and customs laws.

BPAs may perform a variety of patrol and investigative duties, using diverse assets and equipment. Training and a path toward leadership positions are available within a large federal agency.