Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to help protect the United States by preventing illegal entries and enforcing immigration and customs laws.

The role involves field patrols, surveillance, and operational decision-making across varied environments. Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree (or graduate study) and one year of general and specialized law enforcement experience, with duties ranging from arrests to reporting and evidence gathering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or equivalent graduate study.
• One year of general work experience showing ability to take charge in stressful situations.
• One year of specialized work experience demonstrating firearms use and law enforcement duties.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near the borders.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city and transportation checks; patrol various areas.
• Patrol international boundary and coastal waterways using government assets.
• Prepare investigative reports and gather evidence for court proceedings.

Skills

Decision making

Firearm handling

Situational judgment

Investigative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate-level education in related field

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to help protect the United States by preventing illegal entries and enforcing immigration and customs laws.

The role involves field patrols, surveillance, and operational decision-making across varied environments. Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree (or graduate study) and one year of general and specialized law enforcement experience, with duties ranging from arrests to reporting and evidence gathering.