Border Patrol Agent: Protect Borders & Serve the Nation

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) at the GL-5 to GS-11 levels. The role offers competitive base pay, strong federal benefits, and job stability, with recruitment and retention incentives available.

Duties include border surveillance, document review, and arrest of individuals violating immigration laws. Typical duties involve patrolling borders, using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets to prevent illegal entry and contraband, and meeting training

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience or a bachelor's degree.
• Education substitution allows a bachelor's degree for GL-5.
• For GL-7 and above, specialized law enforcement experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Detect immigration violations and inspect documents.
• Pursue and apprehend undocumented individuals near borders using various assets.
• Interpret tracks and evidence of illegal entry.
• Conduct farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks.
• Patrol the international boundary and coastal waterways using government assets.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) at the GL-5 to GS-11 levels. The role offers competitive base pay, strong federal benefits, and job stability, with recruitment and retention incentives available.

Duties include border surveillance, document review, and arrest of individuals violating immigration laws. Typical duties involve patrolling borders, using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets to prevent illegal entry and contraband, and meeting training