BORDER PATROL AGENT (SECTOR PROGRAMS)

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Customs and Border Protection
• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Hodgdon, Maine
• Salary: $109383 – $142199/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Security Clearance: Secret
• Date Posted: 2026-08-31
• Application Deadline: 2026-09-14

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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, Law Enforcement Operational Programs, located in Hodgdon, 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 $109,383.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $142,199.00 (GS-13, Step 10). As a Border Patrol Agent (Sector Programs), you will serve as a secondary administrative law enforcement officer (under 5 U.S.C. 8331 (6C) and 8412 (d) and be responsible for: Preparing and analyzing sensitive internal reports and presentations on operations, budgeting, programs, critical incidents, and personnel.

Collaborating with Border Patrol Headquarters to develop objectives, plans, policies, and procedures for operational effectiveness. Reviewing program data and metrics; recommend and implement best practices to improve operations. Supporting mission-specific projects, including enforcement operations, intelligence collection, training, technology, personnel, and communications.

Applying law enforcement knowledge to develop systems and processes supporting 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 $109383 – $142199/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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