Border Patrol jobs in Madawaska, Maine are centered around the border patrol station located in the city limits of Madawaska. The crossing is open to commercial and passenger vehicles as well as pedestrians, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Nestled in the quiet Acadien region of Maine and New Brunswick, Canada, a Border career in Madawaska finds one near forests and fresh air. Despite the pleasant scenery, the demand for Border Patrol Agents, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers, and Field Canine Units is maintained by people who choose to cross the border illegally, often times transporting illegal substances with them.
Often times career criminals engaging in nefarious activities choose to operate where it is least expected. In 2004 CBP Officers at the Madawaska crossing discovered $283,760 of undeclared currency in the duffel bag of an unassuming passenger car’s trunk. To discover other hidden things officers use Field Canine Units to search vehicles or persons crossing the border. The specially-trained dogs can detect everything from undeclared agricultural goods, to drugs and explosives, to people, be they stowaways or in need of rescuing. Border Patrol Agents conduct line-patrols in their area of assignment, searching for people or clues related to illegal border crossings. In this part of Maine line-patrols are particularly important because often times the border is unfenced.
CBP Officers in Madawaska Give Back to Their Community
Border Patrol jobs in Madawaska also involve giving back to the local community. In addition to the protection Border Agents provide for the United States, they also have the opportunity for positive volunteer work. Recently CBP Officers from several regional stations, including Madawaska, participated in a food drive, raising several tons of food for a local charity.
Border Patrol job Requirements: Field Canine Unit
To begin a career as a Field Canine Unit, it is first necessary to become a general CBP Officer by meeting the CBP’s border patrol education and training requirements. After this one can volunteer for the Field Canine Unit program. Upon acceptance, the officer will receive either a Belgian Malinois, or a German or Dutch Shepard. The dog will have already passed a rigorous physical and mental abilities test that sees only one percent of successful dogs through. Many officers enjoy working with their dogs so much that they decline promotions in order to stay where they are. Most officers enjoy the added benefit of bringing their dogs home with them at the end of each day’s work.