Federal Border Patrol Agent: Protect & Patrol U.S. Borders

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment Incentive

Retention Incentive

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) for full-time, entry to mid-level positions. The role involves preventing illegal entries, inspecting documents, and patrolling borders with a range of equipment.

Base pay varies by grade, with strong federal benefits and potential recruitment and retention incentives. BPAs earn an annual base salary from $51,632 to $124,717, with eligibility for health, dental, leave, and Thrift Savings Plan benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure.
• Ability to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through training or on-the-job instruction.
• Combination of experience and education may be used to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of immigration and customs violations and inspecting documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and night-vision equipment.
• Interpreting tracks and evidence of illegal entry or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using vehicles, horses, vessels, and other assets.

Skills

General work experience

Decision making under pressure

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Border Patrol Agents (BPAs) for full-time, entry to mid-level positions. The role involves preventing illegal entries, inspecting documents, and patrolling borders with a range of equipment.

Base pay varies by grade, with strong federal benefits and potential recruitment and retention incentives. BPAs earn an annual base salary from $51,632 to $124,717, with eligibility for health, dental, leave, and Thrift Savings Plan benefits.