Border Patrol Agent: Protect & Patrol the U.S. Border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Falmouth (MI); 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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer profession. CBP offers strong base pay, comprehensive benefits, job stability, and recruitment/retention incentives.

The role includes guarding borders, inspecting documents, and deterring unlawful entry across a range of assets. New hires progress through grades with academy training and potential advancement; popular duty locations across the United States are available with enhanced

Qualifications

• Citizenship: You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Age restriction and Veterans’ Preference apply as described in the announcement.
• Formal training at the Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, NM. Spanish language proficiency is expected.

Responsibilities

• Duties include detecting and questioning people suspected of immigration or customs violations and inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using various assets.
• Interpreting evidence of illegal entry and conducting various checks (farm, building, traffic, city, transportation).
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels and other assets.
• Fulfill mission requirements and adapt to prioritized locations with possible incentives.

Skills

Knowledge of Immigration and Nationaly

Knowledge of Use of Force Policy

Knowledge of Criminal Law and Procdure

Skill in Using Physical Techniques

Skill in Using Firearms

Basic Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer profession. CBP offers strong base pay, comprehensive benefits, job stability, and recruitment/retention incentives.

The role includes guarding borders, inspecting documents, and deterring unlawful entry across a range of assets. New hires progress through grades with academy training and potential advancement; popular duty locations across the United States are available with enhanced