Border Protection Officer: Safeguard Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Kahuku (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) aims to secure the nation's borders. As a CBPO, you will enforce customs and immigration laws, conduct inspections, and determine the admissibility of individuals seeking entry to the United States.

The role offers competitive base pay plus federal benefits and potential recruitment incentives. Multiple duty locations are available, with a pathway from entry to higher grades.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor’s degree.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or a master’s degree or higher (LL.B./J.D.).

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Perform inspections of persons and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of prohibited goods.

Skills

Laws & regs knowledge

Law enforcement methods

Rapid decision making

Import/export control

Primary inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

LL.B./J.D.

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) aims to secure the nation's borders. As a CBPO, you will enforce customs and immigration laws, conduct inspections, and determine the admissibility of individuals seeking entry to the United States.

The role offers competitive base pay plus federal benefits and potential recruitment incentives. Multiple duty locations are available, with a pathway from entry to higher grades.