Border Protection Officer — Federal Law Enforcement Impact

Jobtome; Fowler (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at entry and mid levels. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; inspecting individuals and conveyances; and determining admissibility at US entry points.

Selections range from GS-5 to GS-9, with potential promotion to GS-11/12. Incentives offer up to 15,000 yearly with a multi-year contract, plus federal benefits and overtime pay.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education.
• GS-7 requires specialized experience or graduate education or a combination.
• GS-9 requires a higher level of experience or education as described.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conducting inspections of persons and conveyances for admissibility.
• Determining admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws and procedures

Judgment and decision-making

Observation and interviewing

Criminal justice knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at entry and mid levels. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; inspecting individuals and conveyances; and determining admissibility at US entry points.

Selections range from GS-5 to GS-9, with potential promotion to GS-11/12. Incentives offer up to 15,000 yearly with a multi-year contract, plus federal benefits and overtime pay.