Border Protection Officer: Safeguard Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Eastsound (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Health insurance

Annual & sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) for full-time federal service across multiple duty locations. CBPOs enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect individuals and conveyances, and determine admissibility for entry into the United States.

The role offers strong pay progression and extensive federal benefits. Starting salaries vary by grade, with substantial overtime potential and incentives linked to prioritized duty

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4; education substitution available.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience or graduate education options; combination also possible.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience or advanced education options; combination available.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of prohibited goods.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Observation skills

Interrogation techniques

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) for full-time federal service across multiple duty locations. CBPOs enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect individuals and conveyances, and determine admissibility for entry into the United States.

The role offers strong pay progression and extensive federal benefits. Starting salaries vary by grade, with substantial overtime potential and incentives linked to prioritized duty