Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Laws

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual and sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents to protect the United States by enforcing immigration and border security policies.

The role involves detecting, questioning, and apprehending suspects, patrolling borders, and coordinating with federal agencies. The position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent, one year of relevant experience, and the ability to carry firearms and apply legal guidelines.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction.
• 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; A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education.
• One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms, and to investigate crimes.
• Knowledge of Immigration and Nationality Law and the Use of Force Policy; proficiency in the use of firearms; ability to gather evidence and make arrests.
• Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations and contraband; leading investigations to determine sources and patterns.
• Residency in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years; eligibility for Veterans preference.

Responsibilities

• Detect suspects and question individuals to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and patrols.
• Conduct farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, and city patrols.
• Patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways using diverse assets.
• Prepare investigative reports and gather evidence for legal proceedings.
• Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in firearms use.

Skills

General work experience

Bachelor's degree

Specialized work experience

Firearms proficiency

Immigration law knowledge

Intelligence information use

Investigations leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Surveillance technology

Communication equipment

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents to protect the United States by enforcing immigration and border security policies.

The role involves detecting, questioning, and apprehending suspects, patrolling borders, and coordinating with federal agencies. The position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent, one year of relevant experience, and the ability to carry firearms and apply legal guidelines.