Border Protection Officer: Safeguard Borders & Enforce Law

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Ashland (KY)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 127,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across prioritized duty locations in the United States.

The role offers base pay from $41,863 to $127,464 per year, with potential overtime and comprehensive federal benefits including health and dental insurance and the Thrift Savings Plan. Qualifications include a combination of education or general/specialized experience at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels, with duties spanning enforcement of

Qualifications

GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; combination possible.
GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education; joint education/experience options.
GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or higher degree; combination with education allowed.

Responsibilities

Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws.
Overseeing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
Conducting inspections of persons and conveyances.
Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of contraband.

Skills

CBP laws & procedures

Detaining & arrest techniques

Risk assessment & decision making

Interviews & questioning

Inspection of persons & goods

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate education acceptable for higher grades

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring full-time Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across prioritized duty locations in the United States.

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