Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders & Trade

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Generous leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders and uphold agency values.

Roles include enforcing laws, conducting inspections, and ensuring legitimate travel and trade, with career progression from GS-5 to GS-12 and potential recruitment incentives. Officers receive base pay with overtime, federal benefits, and a Thrift Savings Plan, with prioritized relocation incentives outlined in the recruitment details.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 eligibility requirements include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with inspections and enforcement of customs, immigration, and related laws.
• Capability to determine admissibility of individuals and manage border control duties.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances to ensure compliance.
• Determine admissibility for entry into the United States and prevent prohibited goods or individuals from entering.

Skills

CBP laws & regulations knowledge

Inspection & enforcement skills

Observation & risk assessment

Interrogation & screening

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders and uphold agency values.

Roles include enforcing laws, conducting inspections, and ensuring legitimate travel and trade, with career progression from GS-5 to GS-12 and potential recruitment incentives. Officers receive base pay with overtime, federal benefits, and a Thrift Savings Plan, with prioritized relocation incentives outlined in the recruitment details.