Border Protection Officer: Inspect, Enforce, Secure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave and paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applications for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles across various duty locations. Positions span entry to mid-level levels with competitive base pay, substantial federal benefits, and retention incentives.

Promotions within the GS scale are available, with several prioritized locations offering additional annual incentives. The recruitment incentive can reach up to $15,000 per year under a multi-year service commitment.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4 OR a conferred bachelor's degree or completion of a full 4‑year course in any field leading to a bachelor's degree
• GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade level OR graduate-level education OR combination of both
• GS-9: 1 year of specialized experience at next lower grade level OR master's degree or higher OR two years of progressively higher graduate education

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations at borders
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances
• Determine admissibility of individuals entering the United States
• Prevent illegal entry of people and prohibited goods and contraband
• Assist in identifying and addressing violations using established procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applications for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles across various duty locations. Positions span entry to mid-level levels with competitive base pay, substantial federal benefits, and retention incentives.

Promotions within the GS scale are available, with several prioritized locations offering additional annual incentives. The recruitment incentive can reach up to $15,000 per year under a multi-year service commitment.