Border Patrol Agent: Protect the Border & Serve

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Fenton (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The role focuses on detecting immigration and customs violations, ensuring border security, and enforcing laws across diverse patrol environments.

Training emphasizes firearms proficiency, investigative reporting, and adherence to mission objectives. Agents benefit from federal employment programs, retirement plans, and extensive leave options, with priority location assignments and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement or completion of a full four-year course of study in a field leading to a bachelor's degree.
• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and remain composed in stressful situations; learn regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at borders using surveillance and assigned assets.
• Performing patrols and checks across various environments to uphold the USBP mission.
• Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms and in investigations.
• Prepare investigative reports and gather evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.

Skills

Firearm proficiency

Judgment under pressure

Investigative interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement

Graduate-level education in related field

Tools

Surveillance/detection technology

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The role focuses on detecting immigration and customs violations, ensuring border security, and enforcing laws across diverse patrol environments.

Training emphasizes firearms proficiency, investigative reporting, and adherence to mission objectives. Agents benefit from federal employment programs, retirement plans, and extensive leave options, with priority location assignments and a