Frontline Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Laws

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Orange Grove (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) nationwide. This role involves detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violating immigration or customs laws, inspecting documents, and preventing illegal crossings near borders.

You will patrol using various assets and participate in evidence gathering and law enforcement training. Qualified candidates typically have a bachelor’s degree and demonstrated ability to make quick, sound decisions under

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and various assets.
• Perform physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence.
• Apprehend violators of state, federal or immigration laws and enforce laws with trained use of firearms.
• Lead investigations and analyze information rapidly to support lawful enforcement actions.

Skills

Firearms operation

Determinant decision making

Rapid information analysis

Threat assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) nationwide. This role involves detecting and questioning individuals suspected of violating immigration or customs laws, inspecting documents, and preventing illegal crossings near borders.

You will patrol using various assets and participate in evidence gathering and law enforcement training. Qualified candidates typically have a bachelor’s degree and demonstrated ability to make quick, sound decisions under