Border Protection Officer: Guarding Borders & Trade

Customs and Border Protection; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) positions offer a federal career with strong job stability, benefits, and a clear career ladder from GS-5 through GS-12.

New hires can receive incentives in selected locations up to $15,000 per year for a three-year service contract, with base salaries starting at GS-5/GS-7 levels and eligibility for overtime. Locality pay varies by duty location.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of full-time general work experience demonstrating people skills and ability to learn/unit
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree
• Combination of college education and work experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
• Facilitate the flow of legitimate trade and travel
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States
• Prevent illegal entry of people and contraband

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) positions offer a federal career with strong job stability, benefits, and a clear career ladder from GS-5 through GS-12.

New hires can receive incentives in selected locations up to $15,000 per year for a three-year service contract, with base salaries starting at GS-5/GS-7 levels and eligibility for overtime. Locality pay varies by duty location.