Border Patrol Agent: Field Operations & Benefits

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in a full-time, entry to mid-level capacity across duty locations in the United States. This federal role includes inspecting documents, questioning individuals, and patrolling borders to deter illegal entry and contraband.

Benefits include health plans, leave, and a retirement program. Recruitment incentives may be offered, with enhanced incentives for prioritized locations.

Qualifications

• General work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions and stay calm in stressful situations.
• Bachelor's degree or completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
• Combination of general work experience and college education may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of immigration or customs violations and inspect documents.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and night-vision tools.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband; perform checks and patrol various areas.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using diverse government assets.

Skills

Take charge and decision making

Observation and questioning

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Combination of Experience and Education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in a full-time, entry to mid-level capacity across duty locations in the United States. This federal role includes inspecting documents, questioning individuals, and patrolling borders to deter illegal entry and contraband.

Benefits include health plans, leave, and a retirement program. Recruitment incentives may be offered, with enhanced incentives for prioritized locations.