Entry-Level Border Protection Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (Thrift Savings Plan)

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) in full-time, entry and mid-level roles across locations in the United States, including Maine. The role offers competitive base pay, strong federal benefits, and retention incentives.

A fully trained CBPO may receive overtime pay and participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. Selections will be at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grade levels with potential for promotion to GS-11/GS-12.

Qualifications

• KSAOs include knowledge of CBP laws and procedures, ability to apply regulations and perform inspections.
• Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments in enforcement contexts.
• Understanding of border control processes and eligibility determinations.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Conducting inspections of persons and conveyances at borders.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Performing duties to prevent illegal entries and smuggling.

Skills

KSAOs

Judgment & decision making

Inspection skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) in full-time, entry and mid-level roles across locations in the United States, including Maine. The role offers competitive base pay, strong federal benefits, and retention incentives.

A fully trained CBPO may receive overtime pay and participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. Selections will be at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grade levels with potential for promotion to GS-11/GS-12.