Border Protection Officer: Federal LEO Keeping Borders Secure

Customs and Border Protection; Vermont; On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws while ensuring the lawful flow of trade and travelers.

You will conduct inspections and determine admissibility for entry to the United States, preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband. The role spans entry to mid-level positions with potential for career progression, and offers competitive base pay plus federal benefits and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• A conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• A combination of general experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts
• GS-7/GS-9 education substitutions include SAA or graduate level education; or other combinations as described

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband

Skills

CBP laws & procedures

Law enforcement techniques

Decision making under pressure

Inspection experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course

Experience + education substitution

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks a Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws while ensuring the lawful flow of trade and travelers.

You will conduct inspections and determine admissibility for entry to the United States, preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband. The role spans entry to mid-level positions with potential for career progression, and offers competitive base pay plus federal benefits and retirement plans.