Border Protection Officer - Field Inspector & Enforcer

Jobtome; Beddington (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). This federal role offers base pay at GS-5/7/9 with potential progression to GS-11/12, plus competitive benefits and retirement plans. Incentives up to $15,000 per year are available for prioritized locations.

Assignments span nationwide in duties guarding borders, enforcing immigration, customs, and agricultural laws, and ensuring lawful travel and trade while deterring illegal activities.

Qualifications

• GS-5: requires at least 3 years of general experience or a bachelor's degree or a combination of experience and education.
• GS-7: requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education or a mix of both.
• GS-9: requires 1 year of specialized experience at the next level or a graduate degree or combination of both.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Ensuring the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections and determining entry eligibility.
• Detecting and preventing illegal entries and smuggling.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). This federal role offers base pay at GS-5/7/9 with potential progression to GS-11/12, plus competitive benefits and retirement plans. Incentives up to $15,000 per year are available for prioritized locations.

Assignments span nationwide in duties guarding borders, enforcing immigration, customs, and agricultural laws, and ensuring lawful travel and trade while deterring illegal activities.