Border Patrol Agent — Protect & Patrol the Border

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Border Patrol Agent (BPA) is a frontline federal law enforcement position within the Department of Homeland Security.

CBP offers competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong job stability, with recruitment incentives and a variety of duty locations. Typical duties include detecting and questioning individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations, inspecting documents to determine citizenship, and patrolling borders using vehicles,

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and learn regulations.
• A 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 may qualify, as evaluated from your resume/transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws, inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and infrared scopes.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband; perform farm, building, traffic, and city patrol checks.
• Patrol international boundaries and waterways using diverse government assets to fulfill CBP mission.

Skills

Law enforcement

Investigative interviewing

Patrol skills

Physical fitness

Firearms handling

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Infrared scopes

Surveillance equipment

Criminal justice databases

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Border Patrol Agent (BPA) is a frontline federal law enforcement position within the Department of Homeland Security.

CBP offers competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong job stability, with recruitment incentives and a variety of duty locations. Typical duties include detecting and questioning individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations, inspecting documents to determine citizenship, and patrolling borders using vehicles,