Federal Border Patrol Agent - Field Duty & Law Enforcement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Leave benefits

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Border Patrol Agents to help protect the United States at a variety of duty locations across the country.

This full-time federal role offers a defined benefit package, competitive base pay, and strong career stability. Typical duties include detecting and questioning individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations, patrolling borders with a range of assets, inspecting documents, and interpreting physical evidence to identify possible

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; or a bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study.
• A bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement or one full year of graduate-level education in a related field may qualify for higher grades.
• A combination of general work experience and education will be evaluated for qualification.
• Note: previous law enforcement or military experience may qualify at higher grade levels.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and various assets.
• Interpreting tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• 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.

Skills

Make sound decisions

Questioning people

Firearm proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Border Patrol Agents to help protect the United States at a variety of duty locations across the country.

This full-time federal role offers a defined benefit package, competitive base pay, and strong career stability. Typical duties include detecting and questioning individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations, patrolling borders with a range of assets, inspecting documents, and interpreting physical evidence to identify possible