Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to deter illegal immigration and protect the United States at and near its borders. The role includes enforcing laws, detecting threats, and conducting investigations as part of a federal agency under the Department of Homeland Security.

Candidates may qualify with education or relevant experience, and training leads to a comprehensive understanding of immigration and nationality laws, firearms proficiency, and field procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge and make sound decisions in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions including infrared scopes at night.
• Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, and off-road equipment to fulfill the USBP mission.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Questioning and observation

Firearms safety

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university

Tools

Firearms proficiency

Report writing

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to deter illegal immigration and protect the United States at and near its borders. The role includes enforcing laws, detecting threats, and conducting investigations as part of a federal agency under the Department of Homeland Security.

Candidates may qualify with education or relevant experience, and training leads to a comprehensive understanding of immigration and nationality laws, firearms proficiency, and field procedures.