Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders, Investigate & Enforce

Jobtome; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave & sick leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer profession. The role involves detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws, inspecting documents, and preventing illegal entry near borders.

Agents patrol using diverse assets and may receive comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge and make sound decisions.
• Ability to learn regulations and procedures through classroom or on-the-job training.
• Knowledge of immigration and nationality law is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Detect individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of assets (vehicles, boats, horses, etc.).
• Gather, interrogate, and record information to support law enforcement actions.

Skills

Judgment under stress

Interviewing skills

Document analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer profession. The role involves detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws, inspecting documents, and preventing illegal entry near borders.

Agents patrol using diverse assets and may receive comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement plans.