Border Protection Officer - Protect & Enforce Today

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Madawaska (ME); On-site; USD 63,431 - 127,464; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers a career in law enforcement with an elite team of professionals. You will be part of the Department of Homeland Security workforce, protecting American interests and securing our nation.

The role includes enforcing laws, inspecting travelers and goods, and determining admissibility at U.S. borders. CBP provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth across multiple duty locations.

Qualifications

• GS-9 grade level eligibility can be achieved through experience, education, or a combination.
• Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including: Detaining suspected violators, enforcing import/export laws, using intelligence techniques for risk assessments, conducting interviews.
• Education substitution options include a master’s degree or higher, advanced graduate education, or professional degrees (LL.B./J.D.).
• Combination of experience and education, determined from resume and transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Facilitating 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 and contraband.

Skills

Detaining suspected violators

Risk assessment

Law enforcement methods

Interviews/assessments

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Graduate education leading to degree

LL.B. or J.D.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers a career in law enforcement with an elite team of professionals. You will be part of the Department of Homeland Security workforce, protecting American interests and securing our nation.

The role includes enforcing laws, inspecting travelers and goods, and determining admissibility at U.S. borders. CBP provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth across multiple duty locations.