Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Montegut (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid annual and sick leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency responsible for protecting the United States by preventing terrorists and their weapons from entering the country while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

As a Border Patrol Agent, you will be a vital part of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer profession, performing border and interior checks, using a range of assets, and participating in extensive training and benefits programs.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge and make sound decisions in stressful situations.
• Ability to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through training/on-the-job instruction.
• Ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and document review.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented individuals and smugglers using surveillance and other law enforcement methods.
• Patrol borders and coastal areas using a variety of government assets to fulfill agency missions.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Questioning and interviewing

Situational awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency responsible for protecting the United States by preventing terrorists and their weapons from entering the country while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

As a Border Patrol Agent, you will be a vital part of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer profession, performing border and interior checks, using a range of assets, and participating in extensive training and benefits programs.