Border Protection Officer: Safeguard Borders & Trade

Customs and Border Protection; Fort Kent (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Federal employment benefits

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce immigration, customs, and agriculture laws at U.S. ports of entry, ensuring the lawful flow of travel and trade.

The role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives, with opportunities for career advancement. Ranked at GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 with promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12, the position requires dedication to service, integrity, and teamwork, plus mandatory

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 qualifications with progression to GS-11/GS-12.
• Education substitution: conferred bachelor's degree or completion of a full 4-year course of study.
• Combination of experience and education may apply.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensuring the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry of individuals and prohibiting goods and contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce immigration, customs, and agriculture laws at U.S. ports of entry, ensuring the lawful flow of travel and trade.

The role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives, with opportunities for career advancement. Ranked at GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 with promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12, the position requires dedication to service, integrity, and teamwork, plus mandatory