Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Dover-Foxcroft (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to secure borders and regulate lawful travel and trade.

You will work across ports of entry, enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture regulations, with opportunities for overtime and comprehensive benefits. A conferred bachelors degree is required or equivalent experience; applicants may pursue leading-edge training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center after hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university; transcript may be required.
• Masters degree or higher education may count toward eligibility.
• Formal training at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) after hire.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws at borders and ports of entry.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances; screen for entry status and compliance.
• Conduct inspections for criminal activity, fraud, and illegal operations.
• Apply laws and regulations using observation and documentation reviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Decision making

Public safety knowledge

Education

Bachelors degree

Masters degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to secure borders and regulate lawful travel and trade.

You will work across ports of entry, enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture regulations, with opportunities for overtime and comprehensive benefits. A conferred bachelors degree is required or equivalent experience; applicants may pursue leading-edge training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center after hire.