Junior Border Protection Officer

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across the United States. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility of entrants.

Overtime and comprehensive federal benefits are included. Offers at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grades with promotion potential to GS-11/12; recruitment incentives of up to $15,000 per year may apply with multi-year contracts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to perform inspections and determine admissibility.
• Ability to make rapid and accurate judgments in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to ensure compliance.
• Determine admissibility of entrants and prevent unlawful entry or smuggling.
• Promote lawful travel, trade, and security as part of CBP duties.

Skills

CBP procedures and processes

Investigative interviewing

Judgment and decision making

Public safety and law enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across the United States. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility of entrants.

Overtime and comprehensive federal benefits are included. Offers at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 grades with promotion potential to GS-11/12; recruitment incentives of up to $15,000 per year may apply with multi-year contracts.