Border Patrol Agent: Protect & Enforce at the U.S. Border

US Customs and Border Protection; Duncan (VA); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Resumo da oferta

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to protect the United States by preventing illicit entry and enforcing immigration and customs laws. Agents will be trained to detect, question, and apprehend violators while patrolling borders and waterways using diverse assets.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, one year of relevant experience, and the ability to learn Spanish during the Academy. Comprehensive federal benefits accompany the role.

Qualificações

• One year of general work experience showing ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and stay calm under stress.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study from an accredited college or university.
• A combination of general work experience and college education may qualify for this position.
• One year of specialized work experience showing ability to make sound judgments in firearms use.
• One year of graduate-level education in related law enforcement fields (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security).
• Border Patrol Academy training and related coursework will be provided.

Responsabilidades

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents and possessions.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near borders.
• Patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways using various assets (vehicles, vessels, horses, etc.).
• Perform inspections such as farm checks, building checks, and transportation checks.
• Speak and read English and Spanish; receive training to become proficient in Spanish.

Conhecimentos

Decision making

Stress management

Questioning/observation

Firearms proficiency

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate-level or related education

Ferramentas

Surveillance-related tools

Documentation & reports

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to protect the United States by preventing illicit entry and enforcing immigration and customs laws. Agents will be trained to detect, question, and apprehend violators while patrolling borders and waterways using diverse assets.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, one year of relevant experience, and the ability to learn Spanish during the Academy. Comprehensive federal benefits accompany the role.