Border Patrol Agent: Protect US Borders (Full-Time)

Jobtome; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Sick leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal agency protecting the United States by preventing terrorists and their weapons from entering the country while facilitating lawful travel and trade. CBP is urgently hiring to fill full-time positions where education or prior experience may qualify, including in public safety and law enforcement.

As a Border Patrol Agent (BPA), you will be part of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer profession, performing inspections, patrols, and apprehensions

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders by maintaining surveillance and conducting checks.
• 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.

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal agency protecting the United States by preventing terrorists and their weapons from entering the country while facilitating lawful travel and trade. CBP is urgently hiring to fill full-time positions where education or prior experience may qualify, including in public safety and law enforcement.

As a Border Patrol Agent (BPA), you will be part of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer profession, performing inspections, patrols, and apprehensions