Border Protection Officer: Enforce Law & Secure Borders

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Leave program

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer roles offer a path within one of the world's largest law enforcement agencies. CBP Officers enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect individuals and conveyances, and determine entry admissibility at various U.S. locations.

Positions range from GS-5 to GS-9 with growth to higher grades and optional incentives. Applicants may qualify with education or general/public safety experience, and benefits include health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations and inspection procedures.
• Ability to evaluate facts and make quick, legal determinations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for public interaction.

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.

Skills

CBP laws and procedures knowledge

Inspection and observation skills

Decision making under pressure

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer roles offer a path within one of the world's largest law enforcement agencies. CBP Officers enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect individuals and conveyances, and determine entry admissibility at various U.S. locations.

Positions range from GS-5 to GS-9 with growth to higher grades and optional incentives. Applicants may qualify with education or general/public safety experience, and benefits include health and retirement plans.