Border Patrol Agent — Protect, Detect & Enforce

Jobtome; Port Allen (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations. As a Border Patrol Agent, you will contribute to enforcing immigration and customs laws, performing patrols, and safeguarding the United States.

The role emphasizes decision-making, situational awareness, and the use of varied assets to accomplish missions while providing health and retirement benefits through federal programs.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge and make sound decisions under stress.
• Education: a bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field.
• Combination of general work experience and college education may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways using various assets.

Skills

Decision making

Situational awareness

Questioning and observation

Composure under stress

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Four-year college degree

Tools

Firearms handling

Investigative reporting

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations. As a Border Patrol Agent, you will contribute to enforcing immigration and customs laws, performing patrols, and safeguarding the United States.

The role emphasizes decision-making, situational awareness, and the use of varied assets to accomplish missions while providing health and retirement benefits through federal programs.