Border Patrol Agent (Resident Agent)

Customs and Border Protection · Department of Homeland Security

📍 Multiple Locations 💰 $91985 – $119583/yr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
Department: Department of Homeland Security
Location: Multiple Locations
Salary: $91985 – $119583/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-09-25
Application Deadline: 2026-10-08

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Job Summary

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Houlton Sector, Fort Fairfield Station, in the following locations: Ashland, ME Portage, ME Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement.

Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Key Responsibilities

This position will allow you to use your expertise to prevent illegal entry of aliens into the United States by land, water, or air; enforce criminal provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Laws; and seek out and apprehend smugglers or aliens who are in the United States illegally. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to protect the homeland.

This position starts at a salary of $91,985.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $119,583.00 (GS-12, Step 10). As a Border Patrol Agent (Resident Agent) you will serve as a primary law enforcement officer (under 5 U.S.C.

8331 (6C) and 8412 (d) and be responsible for: Conducting criminal investigations, preparing affidavits for warrants based on probable cause and executing warrants; Enforcing the laws that protect America's homeland by the detection, interdiction, and apprehension of those who attempt to illegally enter or smuggle any person or contraband across our Nation's sovereign borders; Participating and representing the Agency in multi-agency task force operations; Developing and utilizing information on smugglers, informants, and vendors of counterfeit documents to update national databases; Engaging in community relations and programs to foster outreach, harmonious relationships with the public at large, and to gain support for the Border Patrol mission.

Contact

cbphiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov · 855-500-3722

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $91985 – $119583/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.