Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Laws

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Monroe (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to protect the U.S. borders and enforce immigration and customs laws. You will investigate, deter, and respond to threats while working within a federal law enforcement framework.

The role emphasizes decision making, firearms proficiency, fitness, and ability to work in challenging environments; academy training provided with potential location assignments.

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.
• One year of specialized work experience showing you have the skills necessary to lead investigations and enforce laws.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented individuals and smugglers at or near borders.
• Performing various checks and patrols, including farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways using diverse government assets.
• Participating in federal benefits programs and retirement plans for employees.
• Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
• Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions in law enforcement capacity.

Skills

Decision making

Firearm proficiency

Situational awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to protect the U.S. borders and enforce immigration and customs laws. You will investigate, deter, and respond to threats while working within a federal law enforcement framework.

The role emphasizes decision making, firearms proficiency, fitness, and ability to work in challenging environments; academy training provided with potential location assignments.