Border Protection Officer: Federal Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Glenwood (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at entry and mid-level grades. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility at U.S.

borders. Overtime opportunities and strong federal benefits are available. Selections can be at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with potential promotion to GS-11/12.

Qualifications

• Requires some college education or bachelor’s degree as substitution for experience.
• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 qualifications outline education/experience requirements.
• KSAOs include knowledge of CBP laws, inspection techniques, and decision-making under pressure.

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 individuals and contraband.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws

Exit/entry inspections

Observational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at entry and mid-level grades. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility at U.S.

borders. Overtime opportunities and strong federal benefits are available. Selections can be at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with potential promotion to GS-11/12.