Border Protection Officer - Federal LEO Career & Training

Jobtome; Pleasant Valley (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $15,000 annual incentive (3-year

Up to $15,000 annual incentive (4-year

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks entry- to mid-level Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders. Roles include enforcing laws, inspecting individuals and cargo, and safeguarding travel and trade.

Salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 annually with overtime potential and comprehensive federal benefits; recruitment incentives of up to $15,000 per year with 3- or 4-year contracts are offered. Locations span several states and duty posts.

Qualifications

• GS-5: a bachelor's degree or equivalent, or combination of experience/education.
• GS-7: specialized experience or graduate education; superior academic achievement.
• GS-9: combination of experience and education with relevant law enforcement duties.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect persons and conveyances and determine admissibility for entry.
• Maintain the flow of legitimate trade and travel at borders.
• Conduct inspections and make determinations under immigration rules.
• Prevent illegal entry of people and contraband.

Skills

Interrogation & interviewing

Observation & risk assessment

Public communication

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks entry- to mid-level Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders. Roles include enforcing laws, inspecting individuals and cargo, and safeguarding travel and trade.

Salary ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 annually with overtime potential and comprehensive federal benefits; recruitment incentives of up to $15,000 per year with 3- or 4-year contracts are offered. Locations span several states and duty posts.