Border Protection Officer – Inspect, Enforce, Protect

Jobtome; Waterbury (CT); 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 (CBPO) to join its federal law enforcement workforce.

Roles span entry to mid-level with growth potential from GS-5 to GS-12, offering comprehensive benefits and a robust Thrift Savings Plan. Assignments involve enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; inspecting people and vehicles; and ensuring lawful entry while preventing illicit goods.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years general experience or a bachelor's degree, or a combination of both.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education plus qualifications.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or advanced education as described.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CBP knowledge

Law enforcement procedures

Rapid decision making

Interviews & questioning

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join its federal law enforcement workforce.

Roles span entry to mid-level with growth potential from GS-5 to GS-12, offering comprehensive benefits and a robust Thrift Savings Plan. Assignments involve enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; inspecting people and vehicles; and ensuring lawful entry while preventing illicit goods.