Border Protection Officer: Safeguard Borders & Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Calais (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple duty locations, including Maine. The role is full-time and open to entry and mid-level candidates with education or prior public safety experience.

In addition to base pay, CBP offers comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, sick and annual leave, and possible recruitment incentives. Training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is provided after hire.

Qualifications

• Experience in public safety or law enforcement is required or substitution by a bachelor's degree.
• Ability to meet and deal with people and apply a body of facts.
• Willingness to undergo federal training and screening.

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 the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Skills

General experience

Public safety experience

Ability to learn laws

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple duty locations, including Maine. The role is full-time and open to entry and mid-level candidates with education or prior public safety experience.

In addition to base pay, CBP offers comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, sick and annual leave, and possible recruitment incentives. Training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is provided after hire.