Border Protection Officer – Federal LEO Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Generous annual and sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across the United States.

The role offers entry and mid-level career tracks with GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 levels and competitive base pay, plus potential overtime and a comprehensive benefits package. New hires may receive recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year under prioritized-location contracts, with either a 3-year or 4-year service commitment.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education
• GS-9 allows combination of specialized experience and education

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States
• Preventing illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and contraband

Skills

Laws, regs & procedures

Threat assessment

Judgment & decision-making

Interrogation & inspection techniques

Border security

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across the United States.

The role offers entry and mid-level career tracks with GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 levels and competitive base pay, plus potential overtime and a comprehensive benefits package. New hires may receive recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year under prioritized-location contracts, with either a 3-year or 4-year service commitment.