Border Protection Officer: Safeguard Borders & Trade

Jobtome; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks entry- and mid-level Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to secure the nation’s borders. Roles span enforcing laws, inspecting people and goods, and determining entry admissibility, with strong focus on vigilance and integrity.

The position offers federal benefits, paid leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan, with eligibility for recruitment incentives at selected duty locations to attract candidates nationwide.

Qualifications

• 3+ years general experience; 1 year at GS-4 level or equivalent dealing with people.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study.
• Combination of experience and education suitable for GS-5 according to the vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Determine the eligibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband smuggling.

Skills

CBP laws & regs

Interrogation techniques

Observation skills

Rapid decision making

Arrest & seizure procedures

Threat assessment

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks entry- and mid-level Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to secure the nation’s borders. Roles span enforcing laws, inspecting people and goods, and determining entry admissibility, with strong focus on vigilance and integrity.

The position offers federal benefits, paid leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan, with eligibility for recruitment incentives at selected duty locations to attract candidates nationwide.