Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring full-time Border Patrol Agents to enforce immigration and customs laws, inspect documents, and conduct patrols along borders and coastal areas. Agents utilize diverse assets, perform rapid decision-making, and uphold public safety in a federal law enforcement capacity.

The role requires at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, with specialized experience to qualify for GS-11.

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 that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• One year of specialized work experience showing the skills to make sound judgments, analyze information, and apply law enforcement procedures.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents and possessions.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and various patrol methods.
• Perform border and area patrols using multiple government assets to accomplish CBP mission.

Skills

Decision making

Arrest procedures

Observation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring full-time Border Patrol Agents to enforce immigration and customs laws, inspect documents, and conduct patrols along borders and coastal areas. Agents utilize diverse assets, perform rapid decision-making, and uphold public safety in a federal law enforcement capacity.

The role requires at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, with specialized experience to qualify for GS-11.