Entry-Level Federal Border Protection Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring CBPOs at multiple grades with opportunities across duty locations in the United States. The role emphasizes protecting borders, enforcing immigration and customs laws, and supporting trade and travel safety.

Benefits include federal retirement, health and leave programs, and a Thrift Savings Plan. Recruitment incentives may apply at prioritized locations, with sign-on incentives up to $15,000 per year under different contract terms.

Qualifications

• 3 years of general experience, 1 year at GS-4 level
• Education substitution: conferred bachelor’s degree or completion of 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s
• Combination of experience and education permitted
• GS-7 requires specialized experience equivalent to at least next lower grade
• GS-9 requires specialized experience plus education

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
• Enforce the flow of legitimate trade and travel
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband and illegal drugs

Skills

General experience

Specialized experience

Interviewing & observation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Graduate level education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring CBPOs at multiple grades with opportunities across duty locations in the United States. The role emphasizes protecting borders, enforcing immigration and customs laws, and supporting trade and travel safety.

Benefits include federal retirement, health and leave programs, and a Thrift Savings Plan. Recruitment incentives may apply at prioritized locations, with sign-on incentives up to $15,000 per year under different contract terms.