Border Patrol Agent — Federal Law Enforcement Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiringBorder Patrol Agents across the United States. The role involves enforcing immigration and customs laws, inspecting documents, and patrolling borders and coastal areas using a variety of assets. Positions are full-time with competitive benefits and potential incentives.

Candidates may qualify with education or relevant public safety experience; recruitment and retention incentives are available and duty locations span multiple U.S. sites.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of immigration and nationality law (non-immigrant classifications, inadmissible noncitizens, etc.).
• Knowledge of use of force policy (firearms, less-lethal devices, qualification).
• Knowledge of criminal law and procedure (statutory authority).
• Skills in using physical techniques and firearms; basic motor vehicle operation.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws; inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens near borders using surveillance and night-operations.
• Interpret tracks, signs, and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, and city patrols; conduct transportation checks.
• Patrol borders and coastal waterways using various government assets to fulfill agency mission.

Skills

Immigration law knowledge

Use of force policy knowledge

Criminal law & procedure knowledge

Firearms handling

Vehicle operation basics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiringBorder Patrol Agents across the United States. The role involves enforcing immigration and customs laws, inspecting documents, and patrolling borders and coastal areas using a variety of assets. Positions are full-time with competitive benefits and potential incentives.

Candidates may qualify with education or relevant public safety experience; recruitment and retention incentives are available and duty locations span multiple U.S. sites.