Border Protection Officer: Safeguard Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Town of Cape Vincent (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Generous leave program

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the federal agency responsible for securing the nation's borders.

CBPOs form part of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) workforce, with duties spanning enforcement of customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspections at points of entry, and determinations of admissibility. The role offers strong base pay and comprehensive federal benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 years general experience, or 1 year at GS-4, with ability to meet and deal with people and apply facts.
• Education substitution allowed: a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Combination of experience and education may qualify for higher grades.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CBP laws & regulations

Public safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the federal agency responsible for securing the nation's borders.

CBPOs form part of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) workforce, with duties spanning enforcement of customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspections at points of entry, and determinations of admissibility. The role offers strong base pay and comprehensive federal benefits.