Border Protection Officer - Inspections & Travel Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple GS levels. The agency seeks candidates with public safety experience or education, offering strong base pay and comprehensive benefits, plus recruitment incentives for prioritized duty locations.

CBPOs perform inspections, enforce immigration and customs laws, and protect national borders. These roles provide job stability, federal retirement plans, and overtime opportunities in a

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires a minimum of 3 years of general experience, 1 year at GS-4 or education substituting to qualify.
• Or a conferred bachelor's degree as part of a full 4-year course of study.
• Or a combination of experience and education as evaluated by the resume and transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensuring the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals entering the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Investigative instincts

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple GS levels. The agency seeks candidates with public safety experience or education, offering strong base pay and comprehensive benefits, plus recruitment incentives for prioritized duty locations.

CBPOs perform inspections, enforce immigration and customs laws, and protect national borders. These roles provide job stability, federal retirement plans, and overtime opportunities in a