Border Security & Trade Enforcement Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join a critical federal law enforcement team.

The role includes enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and vehicles, and determining admissibility at points of entry to the United States. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5/GS-7/GS-9) with promotion potential to GS-11 and GS-12, plus comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, sick and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree.
• 1 year of specialized experience or 1 year of general experience at the GS-5/7/9 level, or combination of both, as described for CBPO eligibility.
• Citizenship and residency requirements apply to CBPO positions.
• Promotion potential to GS-11 and GS-12 grade levels.

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 and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Law enforcement procedures

Judgment & decision making

Interviews & questioning

Observation & inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join a critical federal law enforcement team.

The role includes enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and vehicles, and determining admissibility at points of entry to the United States. Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5/GS-7/GS-9) with promotion potential to GS-11 and GS-12, plus comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, sick and