Border Protection Officer: Safeguard Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws across the United States. Roles span inspections, determining admissibility, and preventing illegal entry and contraband, with career progression from GS-5 to GS-12 levels.

The position offers competitive base pay, overtime potential, comprehensive benefits, and a Thrift Savings Plan; recruitment incentives and prioritized-location offers may apply.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 qualification framework based on experience or education substitution.
• Minimum general or specialized experience as outlined for GS-5/7/9.
• Education substitution allows a conferred bachelor's degree to qualify for GS-5/7/9.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Oversee inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entrants into the United States.
• Guard against illegal entry of people and contraband and prevent smuggling.
• Support enforcement through conducting inspections and applying laws at ports of entry.

Education

Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws across the United States. Roles span inspections, determining admissibility, and preventing illegal entry and contraband, with career progression from GS-5 to GS-12 levels.

The position offers competitive base pay, overtime potential, comprehensive benefits, and a Thrift Savings Plan; recruitment incentives and prioritized-location offers may apply.