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

Jobtome; Vidor (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents to enforce immigration and customs laws across U.S. borders. The role involves questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and preventing illegal entry, with deployment across multiple duty locations and shift patterns.

Training includes academy instruction and field operations. Benefits include health and retirement plans, leave, and Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university.
• One year of general work experience demonstrating leadership and composure under stress.
• One year of specialized work experience in law enforcement or related fields.
• Ability to analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions.

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 various assets.
• Using a range of government assets and equipment to complete missions.

Skills

Decision making

Firearms use

Observation & questioning

Legal knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents to enforce immigration and customs laws across U.S. borders. The role involves questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and preventing illegal entry, with deployment across multiple duty locations and shift patterns.

Training includes academy instruction and field operations. Benefits include health and retirement plans, leave, and Thrift Savings Plan.