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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and other benefits

Sick and annual leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to protect U.S. borders and support lawful travel and trade.

The role involves detecting suspected violators, conducting inspections, and making arrests in a federal law enforcement context. Training and a comprehensive benefits package are provided as part of a federal agency career path. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus relevant experience and the ability to perform physically demanding checks and

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge and make decisions under pressure.
• Knowledge of regulations and procedures through classroom training or on-the-job instruction.
• Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement or equivalent.
• Ability to gather concise information through questioning and examination of documents.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Performing farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways using multiple assets.
• Utilizing firearms and making sound judgments in enforcement actions.

Skills

Judgment & decision making

Questioning & interviewing

Surveillance & situational awareness

Arrests & law enforcement operations

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to protect U.S. borders and support lawful travel and trade.

The role involves detecting suspected violators, conducting inspections, and making arrests in a federal law enforcement context. Training and a comprehensive benefits package are provided as part of a federal agency career path. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus relevant experience and the ability to perform physically demanding checks and