Border Protection Officer - Guard Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Middlesex (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to safeguard the nation's borders. Positions range from entry to mid-level with potential for advancement, offering solid federal benefits and stability.

The role emphasizes enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws; inspecting individuals and conveyances; and ensuring admissibility while preventing illegal entry and contraband. Additional recruitment incentives may apply.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4 OR a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or a graduate degree or combination of education/experience.
• GS-9 allows a combination of experience and education or graduate-level education.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and related laws.
• Inspect persons and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Oversee and enforce flow of legitimate trade and travel.

Skills

Public safety experience

Attention to detail

People interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to safeguard the nation's borders. Positions range from entry to mid-level with potential for advancement, offering solid federal benefits and stability.

The role emphasizes enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws; inspecting individuals and conveyances; and ensuring admissibility while preventing illegal entry and contraband. Additional recruitment incentives may apply.