Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders, Enforce Law, Serve

Jobtome; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal agency responsible for border security and enforcing immigration and customs laws. Border Patrol Agents play a critical role in safeguarding the nation while maintaining law and order across diverse environments.

The role emphasizes detection, questioning, and inspection of documents, along with the use of varied patrol assets. Training includes academy instruction and language requirements. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience in public safety, security, or law enforcement.
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field.
• Ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens near borders.
• Patrolling borders and using various assets to fulfill the USBP Mission.

Skills

Decision making

Questioning people

Observation

Education

Bachelor's degree

4-year degree

Tools

Firearms proficiency

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal agency responsible for border security and enforcing immigration and customs laws. Border Patrol Agents play a critical role in safeguarding the nation while maintaining law and order across diverse environments.

The role emphasizes detection, questioning, and inspection of documents, along with the use of varied patrol assets. Training includes academy instruction and language requirements. Competitive benefits are offered.