Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders & Trade

Customs and Border Protection; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified officers for full-time, entry- and mid-level roles. Eligibility can be based on education or prior experience in public safety or law enforcement. The package includes base pay, federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives.

Duty locations cover multiple sites; CBPO duties include inspections, enforcing laws, and ensuring lawful travel and trade. Opportunities for advancement to GS-11/12 and overtime eligibility are available.

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 eligibility based on education or relevant public safety experience.
• Qualifications may include prior security, police or related public safety work.
• Citizenship and Federal employment requirements apply.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified officers for full-time, entry- and mid-level roles. Eligibility can be based on education or prior experience in public safety or law enforcement. The package includes base pay, federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives.

Duty locations cover multiple sites; CBPO duties include inspections, enforcing laws, and ensuring lawful travel and trade. Opportunities for advancement to GS-11/12 and overtime eligibility are available.