Border Protection Officer – Safeguard Travel & Trade

Jobtome; Collins Landing (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave

Sick leave

Overtime pay

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at entry and mid-level grades. The role supports border security, enforces customs and immigration laws, and offers competitive base pay with comprehensive benefits.

Selected candidates may receive recruitment incentives and overtime pay. Duty locations include multiple sites nationwide, including prioritized New York-area postings.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience, or 1 year at GS-4, or education substitution with a bachelor’s degree.
• GS-7 requires one year of specialized experience or graduate-level education, or a combination of both.
• GS-9 requires one year of specialized experience or an advanced degree or a combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility for entry into the United States.
• Ensure the flow of legitimate trade and travel and prevent contraband.
• Apply laws and regulations to arrests, seizures, and enforcement actions.

Skills

CBP laws/regulations

Border inspections

Detention procedures

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at entry and mid-level grades. The role supports border security, enforces customs and immigration laws, and offers competitive base pay with comprehensive benefits.

Selected candidates may receive recruitment incentives and overtime pay. Duty locations include multiple sites nationwide, including prioritized New York-area postings.