Border Protection Officer – Federal Law Enforcement

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks motivated individuals for the Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) role. This full-time, contract opportunity supports securing the nation’s borders and enforcing immigration, travel, and trade laws.

Responsibilities include inspections of persons and conveyances, determining admissibility, and preventing entry of prohibited goods. Training at FLETC and entry-level career paths are described, with location options nationwide.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience; 1 year at GS-4 or education substitution with a bachelor’s degree; or a combination of experience and education.
• GS-7: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade; knowledge of inspections and regulatory compliance; CBP Officer requirements.
• GS-9: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade; knowledge of CBP laws and procedures; ability to make rapid judgments; knowledge of inspections, investigations and enforcement methods.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect persons and conveyances to ensure compliance with laws.
• Determine admissibility of individuals seeking entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and contraband.

Skills

General experience

Education substitution

Combination of Experience andEducation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks motivated individuals for the Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) role. This full-time, contract opportunity supports securing the nation’s borders and enforcing immigration, travel, and trade laws.

Responsibilities include inspections of persons and conveyances, determining admissibility, and preventing entry of prohibited goods. Training at FLETC and entry-level career paths are described, with location options nationwide.