Border Patrol Agent: Safeguard Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; South Barre (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Generous leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations. As a Border Patrol Agent, you will contribute to protecting the United States by enforcing immigration and customs laws and patrolling borders and coastal areas.

CBP emphasizes training, diverse work locations, and comprehensive federal benefits. Positions are full-time and require education or experience in public safety or law enforcement.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions and stay calm under stress.
• Knowledge of immigration and nationality law and use of force policies.
• Ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation and document review.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and patrol methods.
• Patrolling international boundaries and waterways using a variety of assets to fulfill CBP mission.

Skills

Decision making

Firearms proficiency

Questioning skills

Investigative reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Surveillance tech

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations. As a Border Patrol Agent, you will contribute to protecting the United States by enforcing immigration and customs laws and patrolling borders and coastal areas.

CBP emphasizes training, diverse work locations, and comprehensive federal benefits. Positions are full-time and require education or experience in public safety or law enforcement.