Border Protection Officer: Inspect, Enforce & Secure

Customs and Border Protection; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks entry- and mid-level Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). The role includes enforcing border and immigration laws, inspecting people and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry to the United States.

Opportunities exist at GS-5, GS-7 and GS-9 levels with career progression potential. Salary varies by grade, with comprehensive federal benefits, annual leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• GS-5: bachelor's degree or 3 years general experience with education substitution options.
• GS-7/GS-9: specialized experience and/or higher education substitutions apply.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

General experience qualifying for GS-5

Combination of experience and education

Specialized experience for GS-7/GS-9

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks entry- and mid-level Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO). The role includes enforcing border and immigration laws, inspecting people and conveyances, and determining admissibility for entry to the United States.

Opportunities exist at GS-5, GS-7 and GS-9 levels with career progression potential. Salary varies by grade, with comprehensive federal benefits, annual leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan.