Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; White Castle (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and the largest federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. CBP protects the United States by preventing terrorists and their weapons from entering the country while facilitating lawful international travel and trade.

As a Border Patrol Agent (BPA) within CBP, you will be a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge and stay calm under stress.
• A bachelor's degree or completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
• One year of specialized experience showing firearms use, law enforcement capacity, and investigative skills.

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 individuals and smugglers near borders.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using various government assets.

Skills

Judgment under pressure

Observation

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and the largest federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. CBP protects the United States by preventing terrorists and their weapons from entering the country while facilitating lawful international travel and trade.

As a Border Patrol Agent (BPA) within CBP, you will be a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.