Border Protection Officer — Guarding Borders & Enforcing Law

Jobtome; Wheelock (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at entry and mid-level. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and vehicles, and deciding admissibility for entry into the United States.

Recruitment incentives go up to $15,000 per year with 3- or 4-year contracts, at prioritized locations. Training is provided at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC).

Qualifications

• 3 years of general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a conferred bachelor's degree or equivalent education.
• Ability to meet and deal with people and apply facts.
• Combination of experience and education may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspecting individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Judgment & decision making

Interrogation techniques

Observation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at entry and mid-level. Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting people and vehicles, and deciding admissibility for entry into the United States.

Recruitment incentives go up to $15,000 per year with 3- or 4-year contracts, at prioritized locations. Training is provided at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC).