Border Patrol Agent: Protect the U.S. Border

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave & annual leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) nationwide for full-time entry and mid-level roles. The job offers competitive base pay, extensive federal benefits, and encouraged relocation to prioritized duty locations.

Training and career progression are available within a stable federal framework. BPAs perform border and inland enforcement duties, including documenting and questioning persons, preventing unlawful entry, and patrolling with diverse equipment.

Qualifications

• One year general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree.
• A combination of general work experience AND education may qualify for the positions.

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 the borders using surveillance and various assets.
• Interpreting tracks, marks, and other evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets.

Skills

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Public safety

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) nationwide for full-time entry and mid-level roles. The job offers competitive base pay, extensive federal benefits, and encouraged relocation to prioritized duty locations.

Training and career progression are available within a stable federal framework. BPAs perform border and inland enforcement duties, including documenting and questioning persons, preventing unlawful entry, and patrolling with diverse equipment.