Border Protection Officer: Enforce, Inspect, Protect

Jobtome; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect travelers and goods, and determine admissibility. Positions range from GS-5 to GS-9 with potential for advancement and comprehensive federal benefits.

Newly appointed officers may be eligible for recruitment incentives, overtime pay, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan. Duty locations span multiple sites across the United States.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires either 3 years general experience (1 year at GS-4) or a conferred bachelor's degree or equivalent combination.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education or a combination thereof.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education or a combination thereof.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Determine eligibility of entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect travelers and goods, and determine admissibility. Positions range from GS-5 to GS-9 with potential for advancement and comprehensive federal benefits.

Newly appointed officers may be eligible for recruitment incentives, overtime pay, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan. Duty locations span multiple sites across the United States.