Border Protection Officer: Field Inspector & Enforcer

Jobtome; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple GS grades with base salaries ranging broadly by grade. Positions offer overtime potential and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Selected applicants may receive recruitment incentives with multi-year service contracts depending on location. This federal role requires U.S.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 qualification requires either specific experience or a bachelor’s degree or a combination.
• Citizenship and U.S. residency requirements apply.
• Successful completion of basic training and eligibility for law enforcement duties.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing the customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing unlawful entry and smuggling of prohibited goods and contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & regs

Inspection skills

Decision making

Interviews & questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple GS grades with base salaries ranging broadly by grade. Positions offer overtime potential and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Selected applicants may receive recruitment incentives with multi-year service contracts depending on location. This federal role requires U.S.