Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Melville (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Generous leave program

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations within the Department of Homeland Security.

As a Border Patrol Agent (BPA), you will help protect the United States by enforcing immigration and customs laws and performing patrols along borders and at ports of entry. CBP is urgently hiring for full-time positions; a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in public safety, security, or related fields may qualify.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or equivalent.
• One year of specialized work experience in law enforcement or related field.
• Clearability to obtain appropriate federal clearances.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations.
• Inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Patrol borders and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, or motorcycles.
• Make arrests and perform law enforcement duties after required training.
• Prepare investigative reports and serve court orders as needed.

Skills

Decision making

Firearms proficiency

Surveillance

Education

Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations within the Department of Homeland Security.

As a Border Patrol Agent (BPA), you will help protect the United States by enforcing immigration and customs laws and performing patrols along borders and at ports of entry. CBP is urgently hiring for full-time positions; a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in public safety, security, or related fields may qualify.