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U.S. Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Calais, ME
21 hours ago
$61,111 - $124,443

Job Description

Join U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a U.S. Border Patrol Agent and be part of an elite law enforcement team dedicated to protecting America's borders and interests. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
  • Facilitating legitimate trade and travel
  • Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
  • Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the U.S.
  • Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year of specialized experience in law enforcement
  • Detaining or arresting violators of federal, state, or local laws
  • Enforcing laws related to importing and exporting
  • Utilizing intelligence techniques to identify threats
  • Conducting interviews in a law enforcement capacity
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
  • Must be referred before 40th birthday

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher, or J.D. from an accredited institution
  • Spanish language proficiency (if required for certain locations)

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leaveParticipation in the Thrift Savings PlanPotential location recruitment incentives