Border Patrol Agent: Protect the Border & Enforce the Law

US Customs and Border Protection; Strong (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Annual leave & sick leave

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to protect the United States by enforcing immigration and customs laws and conducting inspections at and between points of entry.

As a BPA, you will patrol international borders using diverse assets, participate in training, and serve within a large federal law enforcement organization. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a structured career path within CBP.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge and make sound decisions under stress.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor’s degree; superior academic achievement.
• One year of specialized work experience showing the ability to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and laws; inspecting documents and possessions.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented individuals and smugglers at or near borders using surveillance.
• Performing various patrols and checks across different environments to uphold the USBP mission.
• Make arrests and apply firearms with sound judgment during field operations.

Skills

Decision making

Firearms proficiency

Investigative reporting

Criminal law knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate coursework in related field

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Border Patrol Agents to protect the United States by enforcing immigration and customs laws and conducting inspections at and between points of entry.

As a BPA, you will patrol international borders using diverse assets, participate in training, and serve within a large federal law enforcement organization. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a structured career path within CBP.