Border Security & Compliance Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Buxton (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual and sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agricultural regulations, conduct inspections, and assess risks at ports of entry.

Successful candidates will join a large federal law enforcement workforce and undergo formal training at designated centers. New officers may be assigned to priority locations in Maine and other states, with benefits including federal health plans, retirement options, extensive leave, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Eligibility for federal law enforcement retirement provisions described in policy.
• Willingness to relocate to priority locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for compliance.
• Perform inspections and determine eligibility for entry or continued presence.
• Use observation and assessment to identify risks and possible violations.
• Detain or arrest violators per applicable law and policy.
• Support enforcement of import/export controls and travel security.

Skills

Observational techniques

Risk assessment

Interviewing

Law enforcement procedures

CBP knowledge

Decision making

Detention/arrest

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate education

Master's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agricultural regulations, conduct inspections, and assess risks at ports of entry.

Successful candidates will join a large federal law enforcement workforce and undergo formal training at designated centers. New officers may be assigned to priority locations in Maine and other states, with benefits including federal health plans, retirement options, extensive leave, and a