Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders & Enforce Law

Jobtome; Newport (RI); 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 (CBPOs) at multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) nationwide. The role encompasses enforcing immigration, customs, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry to the United States.

Public safety and career stability accompany competitive base pay and benefits. Incentives include performance-based pay and opportunities for advancement within a large

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 eligibility based on general or specialized experience or education.
• Education Substitution: a bachelor’s degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study.
• Citizenship and residency requirements for employment with CBP.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree requirement

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) nationwide. The role encompasses enforcing immigration, customs, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry to the United States.

Public safety and career stability accompany competitive base pay and benefits. Incentives include performance-based pay and opportunities for advancement within a large