Border Protection Officer: Guard Borders & Secure Travel

Customs and Border Protection; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Overtime pay potential

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection is hiring to fill full-time, entry and mid-level CBPO positions where education or prior general or experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Along with base pay, CBP offers comprehensive benefits and potential recruitment incentives.

Duty locations span across the United States, with promotion potential to GS-11/12. As a CBPO, you will enforce laws, conduct inspections, determine admissibility, and help prevent illegal

Qualifications

• GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 qualification paths based on experience or education.
• Experience in public safety, security, or law enforcement preferred.
• Ability to meet and deal with people and apply a body of facts.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect persons and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.
• Maintain inspections and enforcement at borders and ports of entry.
• Support flow of legitimate travel and trade.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Public safety context

Inspection techniques

Interpersonal skills

Observation & decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Customs and Border Protection is hiring to fill full-time, entry and mid-level CBPO positions where education or prior general or experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify. Along with base pay, CBP offers comprehensive benefits and potential recruitment incentives.

Duty locations span across the United States, with promotion potential to GS-11/12. As a CBPO, you will enforce laws, conduct inspections, determine admissibility, and help prevent illegal