Border Protection Officer: Enforce Laws & Secure Borders

Jobtome; Town of Waddington (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). This full-time role covers enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws at U.S. borders, with promotions through GS grades and incentives.

Citizens must meet residency and age requirements, and training is provided at FLETC. Location options nationwide, including prioritized duty locations. Competitive base pay, overtime, benefits, and Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 eligibility requires relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in public safety or law enforcement preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

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 and smuggling of contraband

Skills

CBP laws & regs

Law enforcement procedures

Decision making under pressure

Border security knowledge

Inspection & screening

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). This full-time role covers enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws at U.S. borders, with promotions through GS grades and incentives.

Citizens must meet residency and age requirements, and training is provided at FLETC. Location options nationwide, including prioritized duty locations. Competitive base pay, overtime, benefits, and Thrift Savings Plan.