Border Patrol Agent – Federal Law Enforcement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $20,000 Recruitment Incentive

Up to $30,000 Retention Incentive

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection invites applications for Border Patrol Agent positions.

These are full-time, entry- and mid-level roles within the Federal Law Enforcement Officer cadre, offering strong base pay, comprehensive benefits, job stability, and recruitment/retention incentives. Typical duties include detecting and questioning individuals, preventing unlawful entry, and patrolling borders with a range of assets, from vehicles to aerial and maritime platforms.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Immigration and Nationality Law.
• Knowledge of the Use of Force Policy.
• Knowledge of Criminal Law and Procedure.
• Skill in Using Physical Techniques.
• Skill in Using Firearms.
• Skills in Basic Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance.
• Interpret tracks, marks, and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using government assets.

Skills

Knowledge of Immigration and Nationala

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection invites applications for Border Patrol Agent positions.

These are full-time, entry- and mid-level roles within the Federal Law Enforcement Officer cadre, offering strong base pay, comprehensive benefits, job stability, and recruitment/retention incentives. Typical duties include detecting and questioning individuals, preventing unlawful entry, and patrolling borders with a range of assets, from vehicles to aerial and maritime platforms.