Border Patrol Agent - Field Enforcement & National Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in the United States. This federal law enforcement role offers entry and mid-level career opportunities with strong security responsibilities and robust benefits.

As a BPA, you will patrol borders, inspect documents, and interdict unlawful border activity using a range of assets. The position provides competitive base pay, federal benefits, and recruitment/retention incentives, with locations nationwide and growth potential

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or a bachelor's degree.
• Combination of experience and education acceptable.
• Ability to gather concise information from documents and records.
• Willingness to learn regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Detect individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance.
• Interpret tracks and physical evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Perform checks of farms, buildings, traffic, city patrols, and transport.
• Patrol international boundary and coastal waterways using various assets.

Skills

General work experience

Law enforcement experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in the United States. This federal law enforcement role offers entry and mid-level career opportunities with strong security responsibilities and robust benefits.

As a BPA, you will patrol borders, inspect documents, and interdict unlawful border activity using a range of assets. The position provides competitive base pay, federal benefits, and recruitment/retention incentives, with locations nationwide and growth potential