Border Protection Officer: Enforce Trade, Travel & Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is hiring full-time CBPOs at entry and mid-level grades across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and ensuring the lawful entry of people and goods. Recruitment incentives may apply with a multi-tier structure.

The position offers generous health and retirement benefits, paid leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan as part of federal employment perks.

Qualifications

• GS-5: requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor's degree or a combination of experience and education.
• GS-7: requires 1 year specialized experience or equivalent.
• GS-9: requires 1 year specialized experience or combination with education.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year program

Combination of Experience and Education

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is hiring full-time CBPOs at entry and mid-level grades across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and ensuring the lawful entry of people and goods. Recruitment incentives may apply with a multi-tier structure.

The position offers generous health and retirement benefits, paid leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan as part of federal employment perks.