Federal Border Patrol Agent — Protect & Patrol

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Retention incentive

Health & retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) at the full‑time, entry and mid‑level career levels.

The role involves protecting the United States by preventing illegal entries while facilitating lawful travel and trade, with opportunities for growth and federal benefits. Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year depending on grade, with additional recruitment and retention incentives.

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
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
• 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

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) at the full‑time, entry and mid‑level career levels.

The role involves protecting the United States by preventing illegal entries while facilitating lawful travel and trade, with opportunities for growth and federal benefits. Salary ranges from $51,632 to $124,717 per year depending on grade, with additional recruitment and retention incentives.