Entry-Level Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave and retirement benefits

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified CBPOs for multiple entry- and mid-level positions across assigned duty locations in the United States. The agency offers competitive base pay, extensive federal benefits, and a retention incentive program.

New officers may receive recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with multi-year service contracts. Positions require meeting basic qualifications for GS-5, GS-7 or GS-9 levels, and eligibility for training at the Federal Law

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years general experience, 1 year at GS-4 level or equivalent.
• Education: conferred bachelor’s degree or 4-year program completion.
• Combination: mix of experience and education used for qualification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CBP laws knowledge

Inspection experience

Decision making

Public safety background

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified CBPOs for multiple entry- and mid-level positions across assigned duty locations in the United States. The agency offers competitive base pay, extensive federal benefits, and a retention incentive program.

New officers may receive recruitment incentives up to $15,000 per year with multi-year service contracts. Positions require meeting basic qualifications for GS-5, GS-7 or GS-9 levels, and eligibility for training at the Federal Law