Border Patrol Agent — Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Caribou (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and the largest federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. CBP seeks Border Patrol Agents to help deter illegal activity at U.S. borders while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

Training emphasizes immigration and national security procedures and discipline. BPAs perform coastal and border patrols using diverse assets, with benefits including health and retirement

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records.
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• A combination of general work experience and college education, calculated from resume and transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways using a variety of assets.
• Conducting farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Completing training at Border Patrol Academy and learning regulations and procedures.

Skills

Decision making under stress

Firearms proficiency

Observation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and the largest federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security. CBP seeks Border Patrol Agents to help deter illegal activity at U.S. borders while facilitating lawful travel and trade.

Training emphasizes immigration and national security procedures and discipline. BPAs perform coastal and border patrols using diverse assets, with benefits including health and retirement