Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce the Law

Jobtome; West Union (MN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations. As a Border Patrol Agent, you will be a key member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer workforce, performing border and immigration enforcement duties with a variety of assets and rigorous training.

You will undergo the Border Patrol Academy and be eligible for federal employment benefits, with opportunities in locations nationwide.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating leadership and composure in stressful situations.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study from an accredited college or university.
• A combination of general work experience and college education as submitted with your application.
• One year of specialized work experience in law enforcement competencies such as making arrests and applying the Use of Force policy.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents and possessions.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and various assets.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other equipment.
• Perform physical searches of detained individuals and their surroundings for weapons, contraband, or evidence.

Skills

Decision making under stress

Questioning & observation

Information gathering

Discipline & composure

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Graduate study in related field

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations. As a Border Patrol Agent, you will be a key member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer workforce, performing border and immigration enforcement duties with a variety of assets and rigorous training.

You will undergo the Border Patrol Academy and be eligible for federal employment benefits, with opportunities in locations nationwide.