Border Patrol Agent: Protect, Patrol & Serve at the Border

Customs and Border Protection; Plentywood (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave

Sick leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer workforce. Roles include patrolling borders, inspecting documents, and enforcing immigration and customs laws.

Training at the Border Patrol Academy is required, with assignments in prioritized locations. Candidates may come with relevant education or prior public safety experience and earn federal employment benefits including health insurance and the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience showing ability to take charge and stay calm under stress.
• Bachelor's degree or higher with superior academic achievement as required.
• Knowledge of immigration and nationality law and firearms handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations.
• Patrolling borders and using vehicles, horses, boats, and other assets.
• Performing inspections of documents and possessions to determine eligibility.
• Making arrests after training and compiling investigative reports.

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer workforce. Roles include patrolling borders, inspecting documents, and enforcing immigration and customs laws.

Training at the Border Patrol Academy is required, with assignments in prioritized locations. Candidates may come with relevant education or prior public safety experience and earn federal employment benefits including health insurance and the Thrift Savings Plan.