Entry-Level Border Protection Officer (Federal LEO)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Overtime pay

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple GS levels. The role involves enforcing customs and immigration laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility for entry to the United States.

Officers receive base pay per GS grade, overtime eligibility, and a broad benefits package including Thrift Savings Plan and health and retirement options. Priority locations include several states, with Maine ports listed.

Qualifications

• GS-5: requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education or a combination
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience at the next lower grade or graduate education
• All candidates must meet citizenship and residency requirements

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of prohibited goods.

Skills

CBP law & procedures

Decision making

Inspection & screening

Interview techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple GS levels. The role involves enforcing customs and immigration laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility for entry to the United States.

Officers receive base pay per GS grade, overtime eligibility, and a broad benefits package including Thrift Savings Plan and health and retirement options. Priority locations include several states, with Maine ports listed.