Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Grand Forks Sector in the following locations: Bottineau Station Washburn, ND Grand Marais Station Ely, MN Grand Marais, MN International Falls Station Grand Rapids, MN Pembina Station Grafton, ND Langdon, ND Portal Station Stanley, ND Warroad Station Baudette, MN Warroad, MN
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.
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). In this position, you will operate independently in remote areas to detect, interdict, investigate, and apprehend individuals and contraband attempting to illegally enter or transit the United States, while coordinating closely with local law enforcement.
By enforcing immigration, customs, and related federal laws in high-risk, hard-to-reach areas, this position directly strengthens CBP's ability to secure the border, prevent terrorism, and protect national security. 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 performing a wide range of independent law enforcement and investigative duties to detect, interdict, and apprehend individuals and contraband in remote areas along the border. Typical duties will include: Enforcing immigration, customs, and related federal laws through sign cutting, surveillance, transportation checks, and other field operations to detect and apprehend violators.
Conducting criminal and administrative investigations, including interviews, interrogations, evidence collection, case preparation, and testimony in court proceedings. Coordinating and participating in multi-agency task force operations, including preparing affidavits, executing warrants, and sharing intelligence with partner law enforcement entities.
Utilizing complex technology systems and intelligence resources to identify trends, support operational planning, and enhance border security operations. Engaging in community outreach and liaison activities with local law enforcement and the public to support the Border Patrol mission in remote areas.
cbphiring-applicantinquiry@cbp.dhs.gov · 855-500-3722
This position is with Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $91985 – $119583/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-13.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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