Entry-Level Border Protection Officer – Federal Law Enforcement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive (up to $15k/yr)

Four-year service contract incentive

Federal benefits: health, dental, sick

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across the United States. The role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and retention incentives for priority locations.

The position supports enforcing border, immigration, and trade laws, with duties including inspections, admissibility determinations, and preventing illegal entry. A clear career path exists from GS-5 through GS-9, with training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3+ years general experience or a 4-year degree or equivalent combination.
• GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience or equivalent education/combination.
• GS-9: 1 year of specialized experience or advanced education/combination.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances; determining admissibility for entry.
• Promoting legitimate trade and travel; preventing illegal entry and contraband.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across the United States. The role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and retention incentives for priority locations.

The position supports enforcing border, immigration, and trade laws, with duties including inspections, admissibility determinations, and preventing illegal entry. A clear career path exists from GS-5 through GS-9, with training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.