Border Protection Officer: Enforce Trade & Security

Jobtome; Appam (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across designated duty locations in the United States.

This federal role offers base pay at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with potential for advancement to higher grades, plus comprehensive benefits and retirement plans. Responsibilities include enforcing immigration, customs, and agriculture laws; inspecting people and conveyances; and determining admissibility with an emphasis on preventing illegal entry

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor's degree or a combination of both.
• GS-7 requires specialized experience or advanced education and/or transcripts showing SAA or GPA requirements.
• GS-9 requires one year of specialized experience at or above the next lower grade level or advanced education/combination.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & regs

Interviewing techniques

Decision making

Observation & inspection

Self-defense

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) across designated duty locations in the United States.

This federal role offers base pay at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with potential for advancement to higher grades, plus comprehensive benefits and retirement plans. Responsibilities include enforcing immigration, customs, and agriculture laws; inspecting people and conveyances; and determining admissibility with an emphasis on preventing illegal entry