Border Protection Officer: Enforce Trade, Travel & Security

Jobtome; Elmdale (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid annual and sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades. Responsibilities include inspecting people and goods, enforcing immigration and trade laws, and ensuring the lawful entry of travelers and shipments. Applicants may qualify with education or equivalent experience.

Base pay ranges widely by grade (GS-5 to GS-12) with overtime potential and comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, paid leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience, 1 year at GS-4.
• Education substitution: bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
• Combination of experience and education acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entrants.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws and regulations

Rapid, accurate judgment

Interrogation & inspection techniques

Observational risk assessment

Self-defense awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades. Responsibilities include inspecting people and goods, enforcing immigration and trade laws, and ensuring the lawful entry of travelers and shipments. Applicants may qualify with education or equivalent experience.

Base pay ranges widely by grade (GS-5 to GS-12) with overtime potential and comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, paid leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan.