Border Protection Officer: Guarding Trade and Travel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Leave benefits

Thrift Savings Plan

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to safeguard borders and enforce laws at entry points across the United States.

Typical duties include inspecting people and goods, determining admissibility, and preventing illegal activity while supporting legitimate trade and travel. Qualified applicants may enter at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with competitive pay, overtime eligibility, and a full benefits package including a Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 eligibility: education or experience as defined.
• Combination of experience and education acceptable.
• Clear ability to meet and deal with people.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances for admissibility.
• Determining eligibility for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and contraband at borders.
• Protecting the flow of legitimate trade and travel.

Skills

Judgment and decision making

Inspection and questioning

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to safeguard borders and enforce laws at entry points across the United States.

Typical duties include inspecting people and goods, determining admissibility, and preventing illegal activity while supporting legitimate trade and travel. Qualified applicants may enter at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with competitive pay, overtime eligibility, and a full benefits package including a Thrift Savings Plan.