Border Protection Officer: Safeguard Borders & Enforce Laws

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to join a large federal force safeguarding the nation’s borders. These full-time positions are open to entry and mid-level candidates with education or law enforcement experience.

Compensation includes base pay with overtime potential and a strong benefits package. Duties cover inspections, admissibility decisions, and enforcing customs, immigration, and trade rules.

Qualifications

• GS-5: A minimum of 3 years general experience or a conferred bachelor's degree or combination of experience and education.
• GS-7: One year specialized experience or graduate-level education; education substitution options; experience with inspections or regulatory work.
• GS-9: One year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade; various education substitutions and combinations.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspecting persons and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Detaining and arresting violators and preventing illegal entries or smuggling.
• Enforcing flow of legitimate trade and travel and conducting ongoing risk assessments.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to join a large federal force safeguarding the nation’s borders. These full-time positions are open to entry and mid-level candidates with education or law enforcement experience.

Compensation includes base pay with overtime potential and a strong benefits package. Duties cover inspections, admissibility decisions, and enforcing customs, immigration, and trade rules.