Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents to protect the United States by detecting violations, inspecting documents, and apprehending violators near borders. The role requires judgment under pressure, firearms proficiency, and investigative reporting skills.

Training at the Border Patrol Academy is provided as part of federal law enforcement duties. Official benefits include health and dental insurance, generous leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and stay composed.
• Ability to gather concise information through questioning and examination of records.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating laws and inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented individuals and smugglers near borders.
• Patrolling international boundaries using diverse assets and participating in ongoing operations.
• Prepare investigative reports and gather evidence for court proceedings.

Skills

Judgment under pressure

Firearms proficiency

Investigative reporting

Information analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Surveillance equipment

Firearms training

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents to protect the United States by detecting violations, inspecting documents, and apprehending violators near borders. The role requires judgment under pressure, firearms proficiency, and investigative reporting skills.

Training at the Border Patrol Academy is provided as part of federal law enforcement duties. Official benefits include health and dental insurance, generous leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.