Border Patrol Agent: Protect & Enforce at the Border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Oak Grove (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual and sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents in the United States. You will detect and question individuals, prevent illegal border activity, and patrol borders using a range of vehicles and equipment.

Eligible candidates may qualify for health insurance, annual and sick leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Responsibilities include conducting checks, enforcing immigration and customs laws, and providing sound judgment in firearms use and arrests after training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or equivalent.
• Graduate-level study in law enforcement-related fields is acceptable.
• Ability to meet federal recruitment and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals for immigration and customs violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented individuals near borders.
• Perform security checks, patrols, and random inspections.
• Patrol borders and waterways using diverse government assets.
• Qualified for benefits including health, leave, and Thrift Savings Plan.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Firearm proficiency

Analytical thinking

Surveillance and investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement

Graduate-level education in related field

Tools

Surveillance equipment

Infrared scopes

Vehicle-mounted equipment

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents in the United States. You will detect and question individuals, prevent illegal border activity, and patrol borders using a range of vehicles and equipment.

Eligible candidates may qualify for health insurance, annual and sick leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Responsibilities include conducting checks, enforcing immigration and customs laws, and providing sound judgment in firearms use and arrests after training.