Border Patrol Agent: Protect, Patrol & Enforce

Customs and Border Protection; Nogales (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $20,000

Retention incentives up to $30,000

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal agency protecting the United States from threats while facilitating lawful travel and trade. The role offers entry and mid-level opportunities with promotion potential, strong federal benefits, and relocation incentives.

Assignments include border surveillance, document inspection, and field operations using diverse assets.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through training and on-the-job instruction.
• Ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and records examination.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of immigration and customs violations and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and night-ops.
• Interpret and follow tracks, marks, and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using various government assets.

Skills

Decision making

Situational awareness

People handling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal agency protecting the United States from threats while facilitating lawful travel and trade. The role offers entry and mid-level opportunities with promotion potential, strong federal benefits, and relocation incentives.

Assignments include border surveillance, document inspection, and field operations using diverse assets.