Border Patrol Agent: Field Enforcement & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual/Sick leave program

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role offers solid base pay, federal benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within a large federal agency.

Selection includes recruitment incentives and retention incentives to attract qualified candidates. BPAs operate at GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, or GS-11 levels with potential promotion to GS-12, and salaries range with the grade level.

Qualifications

• Experience: One year of general work experience that demonstrates ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations and procedures; to gather information through questioning and observation.
• Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Combination of Experience and Education: Resume and transcripts used to determine eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance.
• Interpreting tracks, marks, and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using various assets.

Education

Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study

Combination of Experience and Education

General work experience in public safety or law enforcement

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role offers solid base pay, federal benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within a large federal agency.

Selection includes recruitment incentives and retention incentives to attract qualified candidates. BPAs operate at GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, or GS-11 levels with potential promotion to GS-12, and salaries range with the grade level.