Border Protection Officer: Law Enforcement & Travel Security

Jobtome; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join a large federal law enforcement team.

Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility at entry points. Salary at GS-5/7/9 levels ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with potential overtime and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course leading to a degree.
• Combination of general experience and education can qualify.
• For GS-7, one year of specialized experience or graduate education may apply.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances at points of entry.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and the smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws

Law enforcement procedures

Rapid judgments

Imports control

Primary inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to join a large federal law enforcement team.

Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility at entry points. Salary at GS-5/7/9 levels ranges from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with potential overtime and comprehensive benefits.