Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Enforce the Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Maine; On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Retention incentive

Prioritized location bonus

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applications for Border Patrol Agent (BPA). This full-time career path welcomes entry and mid-level candidates with educational or public-safety experience qualifying for GL-5 through GS-11 levels. Expect training at the Border Patrol Academy and opportunities to serve nationwide.

Benefits include health and dental insurance, generous leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan. Incentives for prioritized duty locations may apply.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or education substituting for a degree.
• Ability to learn regulations and procedures through training.
• Gather concise information through questioning, observation and record review.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question individuals suspected of violating immigration and customs laws.
• Maintain surveillance and apprehend undocumented noncitizens near borders.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry and conduct checks and patrols.
• Patrol boundaries using various government assets to fulfill the CBP mission.

Skills

Take charge

Decision making

Questioning

Observation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applications for Border Patrol Agent (BPA). This full-time career path welcomes entry and mid-level candidates with educational or public-safety experience qualifying for GL-5 through GS-11 levels. Expect training at the Border Patrol Academy and opportunities to serve nationwide.

Benefits include health and dental insurance, generous leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan. Incentives for prioritized duty locations may apply.