Border Protection Officer: Frontline Law Enforcement

Jobtome; Peru (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple GS levels. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and trade laws, inspecting people and goods, and determining entry admissibility.

Base salaries vary by grade, with potential overtime pay and comprehensive federal benefits. Incentives are offered for prioritized duty locations, with recruitment terms for 3 or 4-year contracts. Eligibility requires U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience: GS-5 requires 3 years general experience, 1 year at GS-4, dealing with people and learning a body of facts.
• Education Substitution: bachelor’s degree or completion of a full 4-year course from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of Experience and Education: a mix of general experience and college education.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals entering the United States.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Observation & inspection

Decision making under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple GS levels. The role involves enforcing customs, immigration, and trade laws, inspecting people and goods, and determining entry admissibility.

Base salaries vary by grade, with potential overtime pay and comprehensive federal benefits. Incentives are offered for prioritized duty locations, with recruitment terms for 3 or 4-year contracts. Eligibility requires U.S.