Border Patrol Agent: Protect & Patrol the Border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Saint Agatha (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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) for full-time, entry- to mid-level career roles. You may qualify with education or prior public safety experience; the agency offers base pay, federal benefits, and recruitment/retention incentives.

Typical duties include detecting and questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and preventing illegal entry. Agents patrol borders using vehicles, horses, vessels, and a variety of assets nationwide.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and remain composed under stress; or
• A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree; or
• A combination of general work experience and education submitted with the application.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violations and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and various assets.
• Interpret tracks, marks, and physical evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, and other assets.

Skills

Law enforcement

Public safety

Decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) for full-time, entry- to mid-level career roles. You may qualify with education or prior public safety experience; the agency offers base pay, federal benefits, and recruitment/retention incentives.

Typical duties include detecting and questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and preventing illegal entry. Agents patrol borders using vehicles, horses, vessels, and a variety of assets nationwide.