Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce the Law

Jobtome; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a major federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. CBP seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join the mission of protecting the United States by enforcing immigration and customs laws, while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

BPAs perform patrols, inspections, and various checks, often in diverse environments. Benefits include health and dental plans, generous leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to act under pressure.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to gather concise information through questioning and examination of records.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders by maintaining surveillance and using equipment.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets to accomplish the USBP Mission.

Skills

Judgment under pressure

Observation and questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a major federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. CBP seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join the mission of protecting the United States by enforcing immigration and customs laws, while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

BPAs perform patrols, inspections, and various checks, often in diverse environments. Benefits include health and dental plans, generous leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.