Customs & Border Officer: Secure Borders & Trade

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Annual leave (vacation)

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to help secure the nation’s borders. Positions range from entry to mid-level with growth to higher grades, offering competitive base pay and extensive federal benefits.

Incentives include location-based recruitment up to $15,000 per year with 3- or 4-year contracts. Duty locations span across the United States, including Maine, with comprehensive health, retirement, and leave benefits.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience, with 1 year at GS-4 or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study.
• Combination of experience and education can qualify for GS-5.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regs.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry.
• Preventing illegal entry and contraband smuggling.

Skills

CBP laws

Law enforcement procedures

Judgment skills

Inspection techniques

Detention & enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to help secure the nation’s borders. Positions range from entry to mid-level with growth to higher grades, offering competitive base pay and extensive federal benefits.

Incentives include location-based recruitment up to $15,000 per year with 3- or 4-year contracts. Duty locations span across the United States, including Maine, with comprehensive health, retirement, and leave benefits.