Border Patrol Agent: Protect the U.S. Border & Nation

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Alburg (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Border Patrol Agents to join a premier federal law enforcement team. BPA roles involve immigration and customs enforcement, border surveillance, and public safety through a range of patrol activities.

Qualified applicants will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and prior experience in public safety or law enforcement is advantageous. Training and benefits are provided as part of federal service.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, decide under stress, and gather information from documents.
• A bachelor's degree or completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of specialized work experience showing ability to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes in an official capacity.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at borders using various surveillance methods.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city and transportation checks and patrol operations.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using diverse assets to fulfill CBP mission.
• Prepare investigative reports and Commission-related documents; serve court orders when required.
• Make arrests and use firearms with sound judgment; apply training to law enforcement duties.

Skills

Firearms proficiency

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Border Patrol Agents to join a premier federal law enforcement team. BPA roles involve immigration and customs enforcement, border surveillance, and public safety through a range of patrol activities.

Qualified applicants will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and prior experience in public safety or law enforcement is advantageous. Training and benefits are provided as part of federal service.