Border Protection Officer - Field Inspections & Trade Security

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Green Valley (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The role includes enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and conveyances, and determining admissibility at entry.

This is a full-time position at GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 levels with promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12; salary ranges and overtime benefits are provided; recruitment incentives may apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet and deal with people.
• Ability to learn and apply a body of facts.
• Combination of Experience and Education may be used for qualification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

People skills

Interpersonal communication

Observational ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join a large federal law enforcement workforce. The role includes enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and conveyances, and determining admissibility at entry.

This is a full-time position at GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 levels with promotion potential to GS-11/GS-12; salary ranges and overtime benefits are provided; recruitment incentives may apply.