Border Patrol Agent: Protect, Patrol & Enforce

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is actively hiring Border Patrol Agents to safeguard the United States by detecting violations, inspecting documents, and preventing illegal entry. The role offers federal benefits, reputable job security, and potential recruitment incentives.

Multiple duty locations across the U.S. are available. Typical assignments include handling immigration and customs concerns, using a range of assets, and contributing to national security while maintaining public safety

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and learn regulations.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree.
• Combination of general work experience and education as applicable to law enforcement roles.

Responsibilities

• Detect immigration and customs violations and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near borders.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry and analyze findings.
• Patrol border areas using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets to fulfill the USBP mission.

Skills

Make sound judgments

Deal effectively with people

Analyze information rapidly

Firearms proficiency

Criminal investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (full four-year course)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is actively hiring Border Patrol Agents to safeguard the United States by detecting violations, inspecting documents, and preventing illegal entry. The role offers federal benefits, reputable job security, and potential recruitment incentives.

Multiple duty locations across the U.S. are available. Typical assignments include handling immigration and customs concerns, using a range of assets, and contributing to national security while maintaining public safety