Border Protection Officer: Enforce, Inspect & Protect

Jobtome; Brookton (GA); 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 (CBPOs) to protect the nation’s borders. The role covers enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting travelers and goods, and ensuring admissibility for entry into the United States.

Positions range from GS-5 to GS-9 with promotion potential. New officers may receive recruitment incentives and comprehensive federal benefits, including health and retirement plans, with location-based

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, OR a conferred bachelor's degree; education substitution allowed.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education or a combination of both.
• GS-9 allows one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level or advanced degrees.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Ensure the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband from entering the United States.

Skills

Public safety experience

Investigative techniques

Legal/regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to protect the nation’s borders. The role covers enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting travelers and goods, and ensuring admissibility for entry into the United States.

Positions range from GS-5 to GS-9 with promotion potential. New officers may receive recruitment incentives and comprehensive federal benefits, including health and retirement plans, with location-based