Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders, Enforce Law

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid annual leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) with starting salaries from $41,863 to $127,464 per year.

In addition to base pay, officers may receive overtime pay and a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, paid leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan. New hires may receive recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with multi-year service commitments, and relocation to prioritized

Qualifications

• GS-5 grade requires 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor's degree, or a combination.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate-level education or a combination.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience or a higher degree or combination.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for admissibility and compliance.
• Maintain flow of legitimate trade and travel and prevent illegal entries and contraband.
• Advise on enforcement actions and participate in investigations as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree (education substitution for GS-5)

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) with starting salaries from $41,863 to $127,464 per year.

In addition to base pay, officers may receive overtime pay and a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, paid leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan. New hires may receive recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with multi-year service commitments, and relocation to prioritized