Border Protection Officer — Federal LEO

Jobtome; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at the GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with potential for advancement. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and trade laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility.

Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with overtime eligibility and comprehensive federal benefits. Recruitment incentives can be offered with prioritized duty locations.

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 qualification levels with potential to GS-11/GS-12

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
• Inspect individuals and conveyances
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the United States
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband

Skills

Public safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or four-year equivalent

Tools

none

Job description

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at the GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with potential for advancement. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and trade laws, conducting inspections, and determining admissibility.

Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with overtime eligibility and comprehensive federal benefits. Recruitment incentives can be offered with prioritized duty locations.