Border Protection Officer: Enforce Law, Safeguard Borders

Customs and Border Protection; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers entry- and mid-level career opportunities as a CBPO. Duties include enforcing border-related laws, inspecting persons and vehicles, and determining entry admissibility across the United States.

GS-5/7/9 grades provide base salaries with overtime potential and typical federal benefits. Relocation and recruitment incentives may apply based on location and contract.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or aBachelor's degree or combination of experience and education.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or equivalent education/substitution.
• GS-9 requires higher level experience or graduate education as specified.

Responsibilities

• Enforce CBP, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & regulations knowledge

Inspection techniques

Detaining suspects

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers entry- and mid-level career opportunities as a CBPO. Duties include enforcing border-related laws, inspecting persons and vehicles, and determining entry admissibility across the United States.

GS-5/7/9 grades provide base salaries with overtime potential and typical federal benefits. Relocation and recruitment incentives may apply based on location and contract.