Border Patrol Agent: Protect, Detect, Enforce

Jobtome; Santee (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Annual leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal agency seeking Border Patrol Agents to enforce immigration and customs laws, conduct inspections, and maintain border security.

Applicants may qualify through education or relevant public safety experience; training includes the Border Patrol Academy and language requirements. The position offers extensive federal benefits and career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field.
• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• One year of specialized work experience showing the skills to make sound judgments in enforcing laws, including use of firearms when required.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and various assets.
• Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other equipment to fulfill the USBP mission.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal agency seeking Border Patrol Agents to enforce immigration and customs laws, conduct inspections, and maintain border security.

Applicants may qualify through education or relevant public safety experience; training includes the Border Patrol Academy and language requirements. The position offers extensive federal benefits and career opportunities.