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

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

Job summary

The Border Patrol Agent (BPA) role at U.S. Customs and Border Protection is a full-time, entry- and mid-level law enforcement position with robust federal benefits.

CBP offers competitive base pay and incentives to qualified applicants, with various duty locations across the United States and a strong focus on border safety and national security. Duties include surveillance, inspecting documents, questioning individuals, and preventing undocumented entry, with qualification options ranging from

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience showing ability to learn regulations, methods and techniques.
• Bachelor's degree or full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
• Combination of general work experience and education may qualify for the position.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpreting evidence of illegal entry and following tracks and other indicators.
• Performing checks of farms, buildings, traffic, and transportation during patrols.

Skills

General work experience

Regulations learning

Decision making under stress

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate education related to law enforcement

Job description

The Border Patrol Agent (BPA) role at U.S. Customs and Border Protection is a full-time, entry- and mid-level law enforcement position with robust federal benefits.

CBP offers competitive base pay and incentives to qualified applicants, with various duty locations across the United States and a strong focus on border safety and national security. Duties include surveillance, inspecting documents, questioning individuals, and preventing undocumented entry, with qualification options ranging from