Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Point (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking a Border Patrol Agent to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer family. You will protect the United States by detecting and questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and preventing unauthorized entries at the border.

The position involves patrolling borders with a variety of assets and making prompt decisions under pressure, including the use of firearms and enforcement of immigration laws. Training and career development are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with superior academic achievement (as required).
• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge and make decisions under pressure.
• Knowledge of immigration and nationality law and use of force policy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near borders using a range of assets.
• Perform patrols and checks to ensure border integrity and public safety.
• Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms and during training contexts.

Skills

Law enforcement

Decision making

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking a Border Patrol Agent to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer family. You will protect the United States by detecting and questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and preventing unauthorized entries at the border.

The position involves patrolling borders with a variety of assets and making prompt decisions under pressure, including the use of firearms and enforcement of immigration laws. Training and career development are provided.