Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders + Federal Benefits

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Vidor (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the United States seeks a Border Patrol Agent to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer cadre. The BPA will carry out duties at or near the border, performing surveillance, inspections, and arrests after training.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, ability to use firearms, and readiness to relocate to prioritized locations. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and leave programs.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge, make sound decisions under pressure, and maintain composure.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with superior academic achievement.
• One year of specialized work experience showing ability to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate.
• Ability to perform physical searches and restrain when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Detect individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents to determine eligibility.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near borders using surveillance and patrol methods.
• Perform farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other government assets.

Skills

Decision making

Law enforcement

Criminal investigations

Public safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Surveillance equipment

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the United States seeks a Border Patrol Agent to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer cadre. The BPA will carry out duties at or near the border, performing surveillance, inspections, and arrests after training.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, ability to use firearms, and readiness to relocate to prioritized locations. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and leave programs.