Border Patrol Agent: Field Enforcement & Mission

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $20,000

Retention incentive up to $30,000

Health and dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applicants for Border Patrol Agent (BPA) roles across entry and mid-career levels. You will serve as a federal officer protecting the United States, performing law enforcement duties at and near the borders.

The position offers base pay at GL-5 through GS-11 levels, generous federal benefits, and potential recruitment/retention incentives. Initial duty locations span numerous sectors across the U.S. and include priority locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree.
• One year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR
• A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official transcripts submitted with your application.

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 near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using government assets to accomplish the USBP Mission.

Education

Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree

One year of general work experience demonstrating leadership, decision making, and composure in stressful situations

Combination of general work experience and education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applicants for Border Patrol Agent (BPA) roles across entry and mid-career levels. You will serve as a federal officer protecting the United States, performing law enforcement duties at and near the borders.

The position offers base pay at GL-5 through GS-11 levels, generous federal benefits, and potential recruitment/retention incentives. Initial duty locations span numerous sectors across the U.S. and include priority locations.