Border Protection Officer: Enforcement & Inspections

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Buxton (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) nationwide. Positions range from entry to mid-level with opportunities across multiple duty locations, offering federal benefits, base pay, and potential incentives.

Selected officers may receive recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with a multi-year service contract. Duty locations span across states to support border security and enforcement duties.

Qualifications

• 3 years general experience (GS-5) or 1 year at GS-4; bachelor's degree substitution; or combination of experience and education.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade and CBP-specific requirements; education substitution with SAA.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Public safety experience

People interaction

Inspection skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience+Education mix

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) nationwide. Positions range from entry to mid-level with opportunities across multiple duty locations, offering federal benefits, base pay, and potential incentives.

Selected officers may receive recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with a multi-year service contract. Duty locations span across states to support border security and enforcement duties.