Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer corps. The role involves detecting and questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and patrolling borders and coastal areas with a variety of assets.

Candidates may qualify with education or prior public safety experience. The position offers formal training at the Border Patrol Academy and a range of federal benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience showing ability to take charge and work under stress.
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study from an accredited college or university.
• One year of specialized work experience in law enforcement or related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using various government assets.

Skills

Questioning skills

Surveillance

Decision making under pressure

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spanish language

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer corps. The role involves detecting and questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and patrolling borders and coastal areas with a variety of assets.

Candidates may qualify with education or prior public safety experience. The position offers formal training at the Border Patrol Academy and a range of federal benefits including health and retirement plans.