Customs Officer — Federal Border Security & Trade

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels, with potential promotion to GS-11 or GS-12. Salaries range widely by grade, with overtime up to $45,000 and recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with long-term contracts.

Opportunities include locations nationwide, extensive benefits, and a clear path in federal law enforcement. Citizenship and residency requirements apply.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 qualification levels with potential to GS-11/12.
• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years general experience or a mix qualifies.
• Eligibility requires citizenship and residency per DHS rules.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for admissibility.
• Determine admissibility and prevent illegal entry and smuggling.

Skills

CBP laws knowledge

Arrest techniques

Rapid decision making

Import/export control

Primary inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels, with potential promotion to GS-11 or GS-12. Salaries range widely by grade, with overtime up to $45,000 and recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with long-term contracts.

Opportunities include locations nationwide, extensive benefits, and a clear path in federal law enforcement. Citizenship and residency requirements apply.