Border Patrol Agent - Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Medway (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Sick leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to protect the United States by detecting and apprehending individuals violating immigration and customs laws. The role emphasizes making sound decisions under pressure, conducting inspections and patrols, and using a range of assets to secure the borders and coastal areas.

Training and benefits are provided during service. Applicants may qualify with education or prior general public safety experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four‑year course of study in any field from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets (vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles).
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Apprehending violators and gathering evidence; preparing investigative reports; serving court orders.

Skills

Questioning

Surveillance

Firearms

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) to protect the United States by detecting and apprehending individuals violating immigration and customs laws. The role emphasizes making sound decisions under pressure, conducting inspections and patrols, and using a range of assets to secure the borders and coastal areas.

Training and benefits are provided during service. Applicants may qualify with education or prior general public safety experience.