Border Protection Officer — Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Fonda (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple GS levels. Responsibilities include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

Eligible for competitive base pay and comprehensive federal benefits. Incentives are offered for prioritized duty locations, with multi-year service commitments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Ensuring 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 of persons and contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & regulations

Law enforcement procedures

Decision making under pressure

Interviewing & questioning

Threat assessment

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 GS levels. Responsibilities include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry into the United States.

Eligible for competitive base pay and comprehensive federal benefits. Incentives are offered for prioritized duty locations, with multi-year service commitments.