Frontline Immigration Enforcement Agent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan (TSP)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal agency with nationwide duties. The role involves enforcing immigration and customs laws, processing individuals and documents, and patrolling borders using diverse assets.

Training at the Border Patrol Academy begins after selection. Compensation ranges by grade (GL-5 to GS-11) with significant recruitment incentives and a strong benefits package including health insurance, paid leave, and a retirement

Qualifications

• Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply.
• Residency: Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Age Restriction: Do not reach 40 before selection; certain exceptions.
• Veterans’ Preference: May be eligible for VRA.
• Formal Training: Academy training in Artesia, NM; Spanish language training included.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws; inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using a variety of assets.
• Interpret tracks, marks and evidence of illegal entry; conduct checks (farm, building, traffic, city, transportation).
• Patrol international boundary and coastal waterways using government assets (vehicles, horses, vessels, ATVs, etc.).
• Operate under CBP mission to protect the United States while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

Skills

Knowledge of Immigration and Nationali

Knowledge of Use of Force Policy

Knowledge of Criminal Law and Proc

Skill in Using Physical Techniques

Skill in Using Firearms

Basic Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal agency with nationwide duties. The role involves enforcing immigration and customs laws, processing individuals and documents, and patrolling borders using diverse assets.

Training at the Border Patrol Academy begins after selection. Compensation ranges by grade (GL-5 to GS-11) with significant recruitment incentives and a strong benefits package including health insurance, paid leave, and a retirement