Border Protection Officer: Protect Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified individuals for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles. This nationwide agency is the largest federal law enforcement body within DHS, offering competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability.

Incentives up to $15,000 per year may accompany prioritized duty locations. Roles range from entry to mid-level, with duties including inspections, enforcing immigration and customs laws, and safeguarding borders against

Qualifications

• GS-5: general or education-based qualification options.
• GS-7: specialized experience or graduate education options.
• GS-9: higher level experience/education combinations.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Oversee and enforce flow of legitimate trade and travel at borders.
• Apply laws to conduct inspections and identify potential violations.
• Participate in enforcement actions and referrals as needed.

Skills

Judgment & decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Border enforcement procedures

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified individuals for Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) roles. This nationwide agency is the largest federal law enforcement body within DHS, offering competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability.

Incentives up to $15,000 per year may accompany prioritized duty locations. Roles range from entry to mid-level, with duties including inspections, enforcing immigration and customs laws, and safeguarding borders against