BORDER PATROL AGENT (SECTOR PROGRAMS)

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.

Duties

• This announcement has been amended as of 09/24/2026 to extend the closing date to 10/07/2026. 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.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English You may be required to pass a background investigation and/or polygraph CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures You must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards Temporary/Rotational Assignment: To meet agency needs, this position will be filled on a temporary basis not-to-exceed (NTE) 3 years with possible extensions for an additional 2 year(s). If you are currently at the grade level of the position announced, this action will result in a reassignment, and you may be returned at any time to a same or similar position held prior to this temporary assignment. If you currently hold a grade level higher than the grade being announced, this action will result in a change to lower grade, and you may be returned at any time to the position held prior to this temporary assignment or to the same or similar position at the lower grade level. Return to your original location will be prioritized, but is not guaranteed. See the USBP Rotation Process Internal Operating Procedures (IOP) by visiting: Rotation Process IOP-51335-002 (21-38459). The USBP Rotation Program IOP establishes the terms for rotation out of the NTE assignment upon its conclusion.