Border Patrol Agent: Protect & Enforce the Border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents to protect the United States by preventing terrorists and weapons from entering the country while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

The role emphasizes law enforcement responsibilities, including surveillance, border patrolling with diverse assets, and determining compliance with immigration and customs laws. The position targets individuals with a mix of education and experience in public safety and law enforcement, with

Qualifications

• One (1) year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge and stay composed in stressful situations.
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

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.
• Performing farm, building, traffic and city patrols; patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways with various assets.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Knowledge of Immigration Law

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents to protect the United States by preventing terrorists and weapons from entering the country while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

The role emphasizes law enforcement responsibilities, including surveillance, border patrolling with diverse assets, and determining compliance with immigration and customs laws. The position targets individuals with a mix of education and experience in public safety and law enforcement, with