Entry-Level Customs Officer: Border Security & Trade

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple GS levels. This federal agency secures the nation’s borders, enforces travel and trade laws, and offers comprehensive benefits and retirement plans.

Incentives include recruitment bonuses for prioritized duty locations and a strong emphasis on vigilance, service, and integrity. Positions range from entry to mid-level, with base pay varying by GS grade.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or a 4-year degree or a combination thereof.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education or a combination thereof.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education or a combination thereof.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry of individuals and contraband.

Skills

Legal procedures knowledge

Screening and inspection

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple GS levels. This federal agency secures the nation’s borders, enforces travel and trade laws, and offers comprehensive benefits and retirement plans.

Incentives include recruitment bonuses for prioritized duty locations and a strong emphasis on vigilance, service, and integrity. Positions range from entry to mid-level, with base pay varying by GS grade.