Border Protection Officer: Safeguard Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple grade levels. The role focuses on enforcing federal laws at the nation’s borders, with strong emphasis on vigilance, service to country, and integrity.

Training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is required after hire. Positions are full-time with potential recruitment incentives and a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 qualification paths include degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience or education combinations meet eligibility criteria.
• Ability to learn and apply a body of federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances as part of entry control.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and illicit trafficking at borders.
• Support enforcement of trade and travel regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws

Observation & questioning

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at multiple grade levels. The role focuses on enforcing federal laws at the nation’s borders, with strong emphasis on vigilance, service to country, and integrity.

Training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is required after hire. Positions are full-time with potential recruitment incentives and a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement programs.