Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Monkton (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is urgently hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer cadre. The role involves border surveillance, documentation checks, and lawful apprehension of violators in the field.

Candidates may qualify with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent graduate study and relevant public safety experience. The position emphasizes decision-making under pressure, firearm proficiency, and frontline investigations as part of protecting the nation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement or one full year of graduate-level education in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; ability to learn regulations, methods, and techniques.
• One year of specialized work experience showing abilities to make sound judgments in firearms use, conducting investigations, and enforcing laws.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and various assets.
• Performing patrols and checks across designated routes and areas to uphold the CBP mission.
• Make arrests and apply firearms policies; gather evidence and prepare investigative reports.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is urgently hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer cadre. The role involves border surveillance, documentation checks, and lawful apprehension of violators in the field.

Candidates may qualify with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent graduate study and relevant public safety experience. The position emphasizes decision-making under pressure, firearm proficiency, and frontline investigations as part of protecting the nation