Border Protection Officer – Safeguard Trade & Travel

Customs and Border Protection; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) positions with CBP are full-time federal roles across the United States, including duty locations in New York. Officers perform inspections, enforce immigration and trade laws, and determine admissibility of entrants.

Education options include degree or experience substitutions, with recruitment incentives and comprehensive federal benefits. Selected candidates may be assigned to various duty locations nationwide and will receive formal training at

Qualifications

• Experience requirements: GS-5 requires 3 years general experience (1 year at GS-4) or a conferred bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• GS-7 requires 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade.
• GS-9 requires 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade and possible graduate education.
• Knowledge of CBP procedures and enforcement activities is expected.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Oversee the flow of legitimate trade and travel and prevent illegal activities.

Skills

People skills

Observational skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Education substitution allowed

Job description

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) positions with CBP are full-time federal roles across the United States, including duty locations in New York. Officers perform inspections, enforce immigration and trade laws, and determine admissibility of entrants.

Education options include degree or experience substitutions, with recruitment incentives and comprehensive federal benefits. Selected candidates may be assigned to various duty locations nationwide and will receive formal training at