Border Patrol Agent: Protect, Enforce & Patrol the Border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Catarina (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick and annual leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents to enforce immigration and customs laws, maintain border security, and support safety operations. The role involves surveillance, investigations, and on-site duties across various locations.

Required education includes a bachelor's degree or equivalent, with potential for advanced roles within the GS-11 framework. Comprehensive federal benefits accompany service, including retirement and health plans.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge and make sound decisions in stressful situations.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree.
• One year of specialized work experience showing you have the skills necessary for law enforcement duties such as arrests and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violations and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Perform checks (farm, building, traffic, city, transportation) to support operations.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using diverse government assets.
• Benefits include health and dental insurance, generous leave, and Thrift Savings Plan.

Skills

Law enforcement

Decision making

Firearms proficiency

Investigation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Surveillance technology

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents to enforce immigration and customs laws, maintain border security, and support safety operations. The role involves surveillance, investigations, and on-site duties across various locations.

Required education includes a bachelor's degree or equivalent, with potential for advanced roles within the GS-11 framework. Comprehensive federal benefits accompany service, including retirement and health plans.