Border Patrol Agent — Protect the U.S. Border & Enforce Laws

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Golden Meadow (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and other insurance

Thrift Savings Plan retirement

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to enforce immigration and customs laws at and near borders. You will conduct inspections, question individuals, and use a variety of assets to patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways.

The role requires the ability to perform searches, make arrests, and apply firearms with sound judgment during training and on the job. This is a full-time federal position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to learn regulations, methods, and techniques.
• One year of specialized work experience showing ability to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes.
• Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement or equivalent graduate education.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using various assets.
• Performing physical searches of detained individuals, vehicles, and surroundings for weapons and contraband.
• Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.

Skills

Make sound judgments

Firearms proficiency

Questioning & observation

Education

Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to enforce immigration and customs laws at and near borders. You will conduct inspections, question individuals, and use a variety of assets to patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways.

The role requires the ability to perform searches, make arrests, and apply firearms with sound judgment during training and on the job. This is a full-time federal position with competitive benefits.