Border Patrol Agent: Protect & Secure U.S. Borders

Jobtome; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to uphold U.S. immigration and customs laws.

You will detect and question individuals, inspect documents, and prevent illegal entries while patrolling borders and waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets. The role requires the ability to make sound decisions under stress, complete rigorous training at the Border Patrol Academy, and potentially work in various prioritized locations.

Qualifications

• General work experience that demonstrates ability to take charge and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and document review.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or successful completion of a full four-year course of study.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near borders.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using various government assets.
• Prepare investigative reports and gather evidence for criminal cases.

Skills

Decision making under stress

Observation and questioning

Report writing

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to uphold U.S. immigration and customs laws.

You will detect and question individuals, inspect documents, and prevent illegal entries while patrolling borders and waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets. The role requires the ability to make sound decisions under stress, complete rigorous training at the Border Patrol Academy, and potentially work in various prioritized locations.