Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to uphold border security in various locations across the United States.

The role spans entry-level to mid-level responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on law enforcement and public safety. CBPOs operate under the GS pay scale, with base salaries ranging from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, plus potential overtime and comprehensive federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course leading to a bachelor's degree.
• 1 year of specialized experience, or education substitutions as described for GS-5/7/9.
• Combination of general experience and education may qualify for higher grades.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensure the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals entering the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & regs

Law enforcement procedures

Judgment & decision making

Border screening

Interviews at entry points

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to uphold border security in various locations across the United States.

The role spans entry-level to mid-level responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on law enforcement and public safety. CBPOs operate under the GS pay scale, with base salaries ranging from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, plus potential overtime and comprehensive federal benefits.