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Border Patrol Agent

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Calais, ME
11 days ago
$49,739 - $96,116

Job Description

Join the U.S. Border Patrol as a Border Patrol Agent and be part of an elite team dedicated to protecting America's borders. This full-time position offers competitive pay, substantial recruitment incentives, and a variety of federal benefits for those seeking a rewarding career in law enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Detecting, preventing, and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
  • Maintaining surveillance and responding to alarms and physical evidence
  • Patrolling international boundaries and coastal waterways
  • Using various government assets for patrol and surveillance

Required Qualifications

  • One year of general work experience or a bachelor's degree
  • Ability to take charge, make decisions, and remain composed in stressful situations
  • Ability to gather concise information through questioning and observation

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current or prior law enforcement experience
  • Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement
  • Graduate level education in related fields

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and other insurance plansGenerous annual and sick leave programParticipation in the Thrift Savings Plan