Border Patrol Agent: Safeguard Borders & Enforce Law

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Palmyra (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents in the United States. This role involves detecting and questioning individuals, patrolling borders, and apprehending violators while following federal law enforcement procedures.

The position offers benefits including health and dental plans, sick leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan. Academy completion and prioritization locations are part of the onboarding process.

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.
• 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 to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers at or near borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions, including night operations.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using various government assets to accomplish the Border Patrol’s mission.
• Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms and participate in investigations as required.

Skills

Law enforcement

Public safety

Decision making

Arrests

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents in the United States. This role involves detecting and questioning individuals, patrolling borders, and apprehending violators while following federal law enforcement procedures.

The position offers benefits including health and dental plans, sick leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan. Academy completion and prioritization locations are part of the onboarding process.