Border Patrol Agent: Protect & Patrol the Homeland

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Wytopitlock (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a leading federal law enforcement body within the Department of Homeland Security.

The role involves detecting and questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and apprehending violators near borders with surveillance and patrol assignments. Applicants may qualify based on education, public safety experience, or prior law enforcement exposure.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Superior Academic Achievement as defined by the agency guidance.
• Ability to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near borders using surveillance and controlled operations.
• Perform farm, building, traffic, city, and transportation checks during patrols.
• Patrol international boundaries and coastal waterways using government assets for mission accomplishment.
• Benefit from federal employment programs including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Skills

Public safety

Law enforcement

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Superior Academic Achievement

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to join a leading federal law enforcement body within the Department of Homeland Security.

The role involves detecting and questioning individuals, inspecting documents, and apprehending violators near borders with surveillance and patrol assignments. Applicants may qualify based on education, public safety experience, or prior law enforcement exposure.