Border Protection Officer: Enforce Laws & Inspect Borders

Jobtome; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applications for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) across the United States.

The agency emphasizes safeguarding borders against terrorism, illegal entry, and smuggling, offering competitive base pay and extensive federal benefits. Positions span GS-5 to GS-12 with promotion potential, including overtime opportunities and participation in federal retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of general experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4.
• Education Substitution: A conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
• Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general experience AND college education. Calculated from resume/transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and contraband.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws and regulations

Law enforcement procedures

Interviewing and questioning

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applications for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) across the United States.

The agency emphasizes safeguarding borders against terrorism, illegal entry, and smuggling, offering competitive base pay and extensive federal benefits. Positions span GS-5 to GS-12 with promotion potential, including overtime opportunities and participation in federal retirement plans.