Border Protection Officer: Protect Borders & Enforce Law

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave & sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across several GS grades. The role focuses on enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and ensuring the lawful entry of people and goods.

In addition to base pay, CBP offers generous benefits and potential recruitment incentives. Starting salaries vary by grade, with promotion potential to GS-11/12.

Qualifications

• 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor’s degree, or a mix of education and experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen; primary U.S. residency for three of the last five years.
• Formal training at FLETC after hire; Spanish training may be required for some duty locations.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect persons and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Oversee flow of legitimate trade and travel and prevent illicit entries.

Skills

Public safety experience

Law enforcement background

Interviews & inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across several GS grades. The role focuses on enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and ensuring the lawful entry of people and goods.

In addition to base pay, CBP offers generous benefits and potential recruitment incentives. Starting salaries vary by grade, with promotion potential to GS-11/12.