Border Protection Officer: Safeguard Borders & Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Smyrna (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Generous leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer to uphold border security, enforce immigration and trade laws, and perform inspections at ports of entry.

You will use observation, interviews, and established procedures to identify potential threats and ensure compliance with federal regulations. Applicants may qualify with education or public-safety experience; relocation incentives and overtime opportunities are available in supportive locations across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4-year course leading to a bachelor's degree.
• Master's degree or 2+ years of graduate education may qualify.
• U.S. residency for several years as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances at borders and ports.
• Detaining violators and making arrests per law enforcement procedures.
• Performing inspections to detect fraud, smuggling, and illegal activity.
• Conducting interviews to obtain information and determine actions.

Skills

Law enforcement

Interviewing

Risk assessment

Observation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Graduate education (2+ years)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer to uphold border security, enforce immigration and trade laws, and perform inspections at ports of entry.

You will use observation, interviews, and established procedures to identify potential threats and ensure compliance with federal regulations. Applicants may qualify with education or public-safety experience; relocation incentives and overtime opportunities are available in supportive locations across the