Border Protection Officer — Safeguard Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Glasston (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000

Federal benefits package

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and to secure the nation’s borders. Roles span entry to mid-level with nationwide duty locations.

Starting salaries vary by grade, with eligibility for overtime pay and a broad federal benefits package. Recruitment incentives may be offered, with citizenship, residency, and training requirements outlined for eligibility.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education or combo.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or master's or two years grad ed or combo.
• Citizenship, residency, and training requirements are specified for eligibility.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws and procedures

Decision making under pressure

Ability to conduct inspections

Interviews & questioning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and to secure the nation’s borders. Roles span entry to mid-level with nationwide duty locations.

Starting salaries vary by grade, with eligibility for overtime pay and a broad federal benefits package. Recruitment incentives may be offered, with citizenship, residency, and training requirements outlined for eligibility.