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BORDER PATROL AGENT (RESIDENT AGENT)

Customs and Border Protection · Posted 15 days ago

On-site Virginia, MN $92K – $120K Apply by Sep 14, 2026 Border Patrol Enforcement Series ESTPISTJ
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About the Role

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Grand Forks Sector, in the following locations: Grand Forks, ND Langdon, ND Virginia, MN

What You'll Do

  • 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).
  • 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.

Requirements

  • You must be a U.S.

Personality Fit

This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:

Job ID: 501911c3-d5a0-49f9-967d-d6076b5f9bbe

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