Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Laws

Jobtome; Arizona City (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents to detect and question individuals, inspect documents, and prevent unauthorized entry along U.S. borders.

Agents patrol diverse terrains using varied equipment and receive comprehensive federal benefits, including health plans and retirement options. Candidates must meet education and experience requirements, complete training at the Border Patrol Academy, and be prepared to enforce immigration and nationality laws with sound judgment

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• A 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.
• Formal Border Patrol Academy training and knowledge of immigration and nationality laws may be required.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and field methods.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using a variety of assets (vehicles, horses, boats, ATVs, etc.).
• Perform checks and searches to ensure safety and enforcement of laws.

Skills

Decision making

Questioning and observation

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents to detect and question individuals, inspect documents, and prevent unauthorized entry along U.S. borders.

Agents patrol diverse terrains using varied equipment and receive comprehensive federal benefits, including health plans and retirement options. Candidates must meet education and experience requirements, complete training at the Border Patrol Academy, and be prepared to enforce immigration and nationality laws with sound judgment