Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Serve with Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid annual leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents to join a leading federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security.

This role focuses on immigration and customs enforcement, border security, and public safety through patrols and investigations. Agents perform duties such as questioning individuals, conducting checks, and engaging in operations requiring discipline, proficiency with firearms, and adherence to regulatory policies.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge and make decisions under stress.
• A bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a full four‑year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor’s degree.
• One year of specialized work experience showing you can make sound judgments and apply training in law enforcement when needed.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented individuals and smugglers near borders using surveillance and field operations.
• Performing patrols and checks across various environments to support border security.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents to join a leading federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security.

This role focuses on immigration and customs enforcement, border security, and public safety through patrols and investigations. Agents perform duties such as questioning individuals, conducting checks, and engaging in operations requiring discipline, proficiency with firearms, and adherence to regulatory policies.