Border Patrol Agent: Protect the Nation & Enforce Law

US Customs and Border Protection; Rumford (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the United States is seeking Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement force. The role involves enforcing immigration and security laws, patrolling borders, conducting checks, and utilizing a range of assets to safeguard the nation.

The position emphasizes decision-making under pressure, firearms readiness, and adherence to regulatory standards, with opportunities for benefits and structured training through the Border Patrol Academy.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the United States is seeking Border Patrol Agents to join a large federal law enforcement force. The role involves enforcing immigration and security laws, patrolling borders, conducting checks, and utilizing a range of assets to safeguard the nation.

The position emphasizes decision-making under pressure, firearms readiness, and adherence to regulatory standards, with opportunities for benefits and structured training through the Border Patrol Academy.