Border Protection Officer: Safeguard Borders & Trade

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave and sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites qualified candidates to become Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO).

CBPOs help secure borders by enforcing immigration, customs, and agriculture laws, and by inspecting people and conveyances at ports of entry across the United States. Positions are offered at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with promotion potential to higher grades, including attractive federal benefits and an incentive program.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires a minimum of 3 years of general experience, 1 year at the GS-4 level, or any combination; education substitution available.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience or graduate education or a combination.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience or advanced education or a combination.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CBP laws & regs knowledge

Decision making under pressure

Interviewing & questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites qualified candidates to become Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO).

CBPOs help secure borders by enforcing immigration, customs, and agriculture laws, and by inspecting people and conveyances at ports of entry across the United States. Positions are offered at GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 with promotion potential to higher grades, including attractive federal benefits and an incentive program.