Border Patrol Agent: Protect & Patrol the U.S. Border

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in entry and mid-level roles across the United States.

The job offers strong base pay, excellent federal benefits, and job stability, with recruitment and retention incentives up to $50,000 and location-based bonuses. As a BPA, you will perform duties that protect the border, enforce immigration and customs laws, and contribute to the CBP mission using a variety of assets and surveillance methods.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience showing ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and stay calm in stressful situations.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of experience and education may qualify at certain grades.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violations; inspecting documents and possessions.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders.
• Interpreting tracks and evidence of illegal entry; performing various checks and patrols.

Skills

Decision making

Questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPA) in entry and mid-level roles across the United States.

The job offers strong base pay, excellent federal benefits, and job stability, with recruitment and retention incentives up to $50,000 and location-based bonuses. As a BPA, you will perform duties that protect the border, enforce immigration and customs laws, and contribute to the CBP mission using a variety of assets and surveillance methods.