Entry-Level Border Protection Officer: Begin Federal Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Leave benefits

Thrift Savings Plan

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. Offers base salary with overtime potential, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and a recruitment incentive for prioritized locations.

Positions are full-time with potential promotions to GS-11/GS-12 and a retirement plan. Applicants must meet citizenship, residency, and training requirements and may be assigned to various duty locations across the country.

Qualifications

• 3 years of general experience, 1 year at GS-4 level or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study.
• Combination of experience and education may be considered for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances at entry points.
• Determine admissibility of entrants into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Judgment under pressure

Interviewing & questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Education OR experience substitution

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. Offers base salary with overtime potential, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and a recruitment incentive for prioritized locations.

Positions are full-time with potential promotions to GS-11/GS-12 and a retirement plan. Applicants must meet citizenship, residency, and training requirements and may be assigned to various duty locations across the country.