Border Protection Officer: Frontline Homeland Security

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

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a CBPO to enforce immigration, customs, and agricultural laws at U.S. borders. Entry- or mid-level professionals may qualify, with base pay and federal benefits, plus possible recruitment incentives.

Ranked among large federal agencies, CBP offers growth through GS-5 to GS-12 levels, overtime pay, and retirement benefits. Location priorities include multiple duty locations nationwide.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to make rapid, accurate judgments.
• Experience with inspections of persons or goods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Prevent entry of illegal goods and contraband.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws

Judgment under pressure

Interviews & questioning

Inspection techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

None

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a CBPO to enforce immigration, customs, and agricultural laws at U.S. borders. Entry- or mid-level professionals may qualify, with base pay and federal benefits, plus possible recruitment incentives.

Ranked among large federal agencies, CBP offers growth through GS-5 to GS-12 levels, overtime pay, and retirement benefits. Location priorities include multiple duty locations nationwide.