Border Protection Officer — Law Enforcement & Travel Security

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Berlin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws at points of entry in the United States.

The position offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and retention incentives. CBPOs inspect individuals and conveyances, determine admissibility for entry, and work to prevent illegal entries and smuggling in a challenging national security role.

Qualifications

• Experience or education meeting GS-5 requirements.
• Specialized experience for GS-7/GS-9 as outlined in the posting.
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and law enforcement procedures.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for compliance and security.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry of persons and prohibited goods and contraband.

Skills

CBP laws

Law enforcement procedures

Judgment skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws at points of entry in the United States.

The position offers competitive base pay, federal benefits, and retention incentives. CBPOs inspect individuals and conveyances, determine admissibility for entry, and work to prevent illegal entries and smuggling in a challenging national security role.