Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Serve with Training

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) as part of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession in the United States. The role involves immigration checks, border patrols, and investigations, with a focus on enforcing laws and protecting the nation.

Responsibilities include detecting violations, patrolling borders, conducting searches, and maintaining rapid decision-making under pressure.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to learn regulations and apply them in a law enforcement context.
• One year of specialized work experience showing ability to make sound judgments, arrests, and investigations.
• Knowledge of immigration and nationality law and use of force policy is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of immigration or customs violations and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented individuals and smugglers at or near borders.
• Patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways using diverse assets.
• Prepare investigative reports and gather evidence for court proceedings.
• Utilize firearms safely and exercise sound judgment in enforcement actions.

Skills

Make sound judgments

Arrests

Firearms

Investigations

Law enforcement

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) as part of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession in the United States. The role involves immigration checks, border patrols, and investigations, with a focus on enforcing laws and protecting the nation.

Responsibilities include detecting violations, patrolling borders, conducting searches, and maintaining rapid decision-making under pressure.