Border Patrol Agent: Protect, Patrol & Serve (Federal)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $20,000

Retention incentive up to $30,000

Health/dental insurance and leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) across the United States. This federal law enforcement role offers competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, retirement and strong job stability.

Entry and mid-level career paths are available with education or prior experience in public safety or law enforcement. Appointments will be at GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11 with potential to GS-12, and starting salaries range from $51,632 to $124,717 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience: One year of general work experience that demonstrates ability to take charge, make sound decisions and operate under stress, or education substitution of a bachelor’s degree.
• Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or completion of a full four-year course of study.
• Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience and college education submitted with your application.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and infrared scopes.
• Interpreting tracks, marks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using government assets to fulfill CBP mission.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPA) across the United States. This federal law enforcement role offers competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, retirement and strong job stability.

Entry and mid-level career paths are available with education or prior experience in public safety or law enforcement. Appointments will be at GL-5, GL-7, GL-9 or GS-11 with potential to GS-12, and starting salaries range from $51,632 to $124,717 per year.