Border Patrol Agent — Protect Borders & Enforce Law

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) corps. This full-time role leverages public safety experience and education to safeguard borders while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

Responsibilities include inspecting documents, patrolling borders by various means, and applying use-of-force policies. Candidates should meet education/experience requirements and understand immigration and nationality laws.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near the borders; maintain surveillance using various assets.
• Performing farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks; patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways.
• Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (4-year degree)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) corps. This full-time role leverages public safety experience and education to safeguard borders while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

Responsibilities include inspecting documents, patrolling borders by various means, and applying use-of-force policies. Candidates should meet education/experience requirements and understand immigration and nationality laws.