Border Patrol Agent: Protect & Patrol the Nation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $20,000

Retention incentive up to $30,000

Additional $10K incentive for priorit.

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents. CBP offers entry- and mid-level career roles with strong base pay and federal benefits. Incentives for recruitment and retention are available, with duty locations across the United States.

Agent duties include border surveillance, questioning individuals, and enforcing immigration and customs laws. Training at the Border Patrol Academy is provided, with opportunities for advancement to higher grades.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience showing ability to learn regulations and take charge.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study.
• Combination of general experience and education may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration and customs violations and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry and contraband; perform patrols.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using various assets.

Skills

Knowledge of immigration law

Use of firearms

Decision making under stress

Education

Bachelor's degree or four-year degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents. CBP offers entry- and mid-level career roles with strong base pay and federal benefits. Incentives for recruitment and retention are available, with duty locations across the United States.

Agent duties include border surveillance, questioning individuals, and enforcing immigration and customs laws. Training at the Border Patrol Academy is provided, with opportunities for advancement to higher grades.