Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders & Trade

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) for entry/mid-level positions across various duty locations. The role encompasses enforcing immigration, customs, and agriculture laws while ensuring lawful entry and safeguarding borders.

Offers base pay across GS-5 to GS-9 grades, overtime potential, strong federal benefits, and incentive programs for prioritized duty locations. Training is provided at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education.
• GS-9 allows advanced degree or combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances at entry points.
• Determine admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband smuggling.
• Support enforcement of trade and travel regulations.

Skills

CBP knowledge and procedures

Observation and questioning

Decision making under pressure

Interrogation and interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

GS-5/7/9 education pathway

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) for entry/mid-level positions across various duty locations. The role encompasses enforcing immigration, customs, and agriculture laws while ensuring lawful entry and safeguarding borders.

Offers base pay across GS-5 to GS-9 grades, overtime potential, strong federal benefits, and incentive programs for prioritized duty locations. Training is provided at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.