Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to support national security by detecting and deterring illegal entry, inspecting documents, and enforcing immigration and customs laws. Agents operate across diverse environments and use a variety of assets to patrol borders and coastal areas.

Candidates may qualify with a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and one year of general and specialized work experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• One year of specialized work experience showing skills in law enforcement capacities such as enforcing laws, making arrests, and investigating crimes.
• Ability to speak and read English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of immigration and customs violations.
• Inspect documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using various government assets.
• Learn regulations and techniques through classroom training and on‑the‑job instruction.

Skills

Judgment under pressure

Questioning & observation

Firearms handling

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to support national security by detecting and deterring illegal entry, inspecting documents, and enforcing immigration and customs laws. Agents operate across diverse environments and use a variety of assets to patrol borders and coastal areas.

Candidates may qualify with a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and one year of general and specialized work experience.