Border Protection Officer — Enforce Trade, Travel, Security

Jobtome; Bowerbank (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) for full-time, entry- to mid-level roles across multiple duty locations. In addition to base pay, CBPOs receive comprehensive federal benefits and may qualify for recruitment incentives.

Selections will be at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with potential for advancement to GS-11 and GS-12. Incentives include up to $15,000 per year with a 3- or 4-year service contract.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree (education substitution) OR a combo of experience and education.
• GS-7 requires equivalent specialized experience or graduate education or a combination thereof.
• GS-9 requires specialized experience at the next higher grade level or graduate education or a combo of both.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entrants into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband smuggling.

Skills

Federal law enforcement knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) for full-time, entry- to mid-level roles across multiple duty locations. In addition to base pay, CBPOs receive comprehensive federal benefits and may qualify for recruitment incentives.

Selections will be at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with potential for advancement to GS-11 and GS-12. Incentives include up to $15,000 per year with a 3- or 4-year service contract.