Border Patrol Agent: Protect the Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Freer (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Annual leave

Sick leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a major federal agency focused on protecting the United States by blocking threats while facilitating legitimate travel and trade. The Border Patrol Agent role involves enforcing immigration and customs laws, performing inspections, and patrolling borders with a range of assets.

Training includes the Border Patrol Academy in Artesia and proficiency in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and remain composed in stressful situations.
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study from an accredited college or university.
• A combination of general work experience AND completed college education.
• One year of specialized work experience showing skills to analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions in law enforcement contexts.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and night operations.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of patrol assets.
• Carrying out inspections, physical searches, and gathering evidence for investigations.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Observation and questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

1 year general work experience

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a major federal agency focused on protecting the United States by blocking threats while facilitating legitimate travel and trade. The Border Patrol Agent role involves enforcing immigration and customs laws, performing inspections, and patrolling borders with a range of assets.

Training includes the Border Patrol Academy in Artesia and proficiency in English and Spanish.