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

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid annual and sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Border Patrol Agent to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer cadre. You will detect and question individuals, inspect documents, and prevent unauthorized entries near borders using a range of assets.

You will perform patrols and follow strict firearm safety and investigative procedures. The role requires the ability to analyze information rapidly, make arrests after training, and meet education requirements including a bachelor’s degree or

Qualifications

• One (1) year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques; and to gather concise information.
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and various assets
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
• Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other equipment
• Make sound judgments in use of firearms; prepare investigative reports; gather evidence for court proceedings

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Border Patrol Agent to join the Federal Law Enforcement Officer cadre. You will detect and question individuals, inspect documents, and prevent unauthorized entries near borders using a range of assets.

You will perform patrols and follow strict firearm safety and investigative procedures. The role requires the ability to analyze information rapidly, make arrests after training, and meet education requirements including a bachelor’s degree or