Border Protection Officer: Guarding Borders & Enforcing Law

Jobtome; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); 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). CBPOs enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conduct inspections, and decide admissibility at US entry points, protecting borders from threats and contraband.

The role is full-time with base pay variations by grade, plus overtime and federal benefits. Recruitment incentives of up to $15,000 per year are offered with targeted locations and service contracts to join CBP.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 eligibility requires general or specialized experience or education.
• Eligibility includes education substitution or combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws

Law enforcement procedures

Judgment and decision making

Inspections and screening

Border security operations

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs). CBPOs enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conduct inspections, and decide admissibility at US entry points, protecting borders from threats and contraband.

The role is full-time with base pay variations by grade, plus overtime and federal benefits. Recruitment incentives of up to $15,000 per year are offered with targeted locations and service contracts to join CBP.