Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Serve

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Des Allemands (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to enforce immigration and customs laws and protect the United States at the borders.

The role involves patrolling with diverse assets, conducting inspections, and enforcing regulations to ensure national security and lawful travel and trade. Qualified applicants may have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in public safety or law enforcement.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher is required or acceptable equivalent.
• Experience or demonstrated ability in public safety, security, or law enforcement is considered.
• Ability to perform law enforcement duties including arrests and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Detect immigration and customs violations and inspect documents.
• Apprehend undocumented individuals and smugglers.
• Perform patrols and surveillance near borders using various assets.
• Conduct checks of farms, buildings, traffic, and city areas.
• Maintain firearms proficiency and prepare investigative reports.

Skills

Law enforcement

Patrol

Investigation

Firearms

Report writing

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to enforce immigration and customs laws and protect the United States at the borders.

The role involves patrolling with diverse assets, conducting inspections, and enforcing regulations to ensure national security and lawful travel and trade. Qualified applicants may have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in public safety or law enforcement.