Border Protection Officer: Enforce Trade, Travel & Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $15,000 incentive per year (3‑yr

Up to $15,000 incentive per year (4‑yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce laws at the nation’s borders. This role offers base pay, federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives.

The position includes duties such as inspections, eligibility determinations, and safeguarding trade and travel. Eligible candidates must meet GS-5/7/9 qualifications, be a U.S. citizen, and satisfy residency and training requirements.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4; or bachelor's degree; or combination.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education or combination with education.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience or higher degree or combination.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry of people and contraband.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws and regulations

Judgment and decision making

Interrogation and inspection

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce laws at the nation’s borders. This role offers base pay, federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives.

The position includes duties such as inspections, eligibility determinations, and safeguarding trade and travel. Eligible candidates must meet GS-5/7/9 qualifications, be a U.S. citizen, and satisfy residency and training requirements.