Border Patrol Agent: Protect & Enforce (Full-Time)

Jobtome; Jericho (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations and the largest federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. As a Border Patrol Agent, you will play a vital role in protecting the United States by preventing illicit entry and facilitating lawful travel and trade.

CBP is urgently hiring full-time Border Patrol Agents; candidates may qualify through education or prior experience in public safety, security, or law

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating leadership, decision-making and composure in stressful situations.
• A bachelor’s degree or completion of a full four-year course of study in any field from an accredited college or university.
• One year of specialized work experience in law enforcement or related fields shows ability to enforce laws and make arrests.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents and possessions.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and various assets.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels and other government assets.
• Gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records.

Skills

Lead in high-stress situations

Make sound judgments

Questioning and interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations and the largest federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. As a Border Patrol Agent, you will play a vital role in protecting the United States by preventing illicit entry and facilitating lawful travel and trade.

CBP is urgently hiring full-time Border Patrol Agents; candidates may qualify through education or prior experience in public safety, security, or law