Entry-Level Federal Border Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and other insurance

Generous leave program

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple GS grades. The role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and job stability within a large federal agency.

Duties include enforcing customs, immigration and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, determining admissibility, and preventing illegal entry and smuggling. Recruitment incentives may apply depending on location and final offer.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor's degree OR a combination of experience and education.
• GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education or a combination thereof.
• GS-9: 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education or a combination thereof.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CBP regulations knowledge

Inspection and questioning

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across multiple GS grades. The role offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and job stability within a large federal agency.

Duties include enforcing customs, immigration and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, determining admissibility, and preventing illegal entry and smuggling. Recruitment incentives may apply depending on location and final offer.