Border Protection Officer - National Security & Trade

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce immigration, customs, and trade laws at multiple duty locations. The role offers GS-5 to GS-12 career progression, competitive base pay, overtime eligibility, and federal benefits.

Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year may apply with multi-year service contracts. Located across several states including Maine, Eastport, and others.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience, 1 year at GS-4 or a bachelor’s degree.
• Education substitution: a conferred bachelor’s degree or 4-year course.
• Combination of Experience and Education: resume/e transcripts determine eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & regulations

Law enforcement procedures

Judgment and decision making

Inspection abilities

Observation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course leading to BA/BS

Combination of experience and education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce immigration, customs, and trade laws at multiple duty locations. The role offers GS-5 to GS-12 career progression, competitive base pay, overtime eligibility, and federal benefits.

Recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year may apply with multi-year service contracts. Located across several states including Maine, Eastport, and others.