Border Protection Officer - Federal Law Enforcement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Generous annual and sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple GS levels.

The role supports securing the nation’s borders from terrorism, smuggling, and illegal entry, with a focus on inspections, enforcement, and safeguarding travel and trade. The position offers base pay at GS-5/7/9 levels with potential promotions to higher grades, overtime pay, comprehensive benefits, and a Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations and enforcement procedures.
• Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments under pressure.
• Experience performing inspections of persons, documents or goods.
• Ability to conduct interviews and assess risk at points of entry.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee inspections of individuals and conveyances to determine entry admissibility.
• Ensure compliance with legitimate travel and trade procedures.
• Identify and deter illegal entry and prohibited goods.

Skills

CBP laws knowledge

Border inspections

Risk assessment

Interviews

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple GS levels.

The role supports securing the nation’s borders from terrorism, smuggling, and illegal entry, with a focus on inspections, enforcement, and safeguarding travel and trade. The position offers base pay at GS-5/7/9 levels with potential promotions to higher grades, overtime pay, comprehensive benefits, and a Thrift Savings Plan.