Border Protection Officer: Field Inspections & Security

Jobtome; East Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and other insurance

Sick and annual leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at the GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels. This federal role offers competitive base pay, extensive benefits, and the potential for overtime and retention incentives.

Selected candidates may receive up to $15,000 annually in recruitment incentives for prioritized duty locations, with contracts of three or four years. Duty locations span many states, including Vermont and neighboring areas.

Qualifications

• CBP laws, regulations, and precedents knowledge.
• Ability to apply regulations to determine entry/exit.
• Inspect and question individuals and conveyances at borders.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Assess eligibility for entry into the United States.
• Help prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws

Decision making

Interrogation techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at the GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels. This federal role offers competitive base pay, extensive benefits, and the potential for overtime and retention incentives.

Selected candidates may receive up to $15,000 annually in recruitment incentives for prioritized duty locations, with contracts of three or four years. Duty locations span many states, including Vermont and neighboring areas.