Border Protection Officer — Secure Borders & Enforce Law

Customs and Border Protection; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a CBPO to help secure the nation's borders. You will enforce laws, conduct inspections, determine admissibility, and prevent illegal entry, serving in a federal law enforcement capacity.

Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with promotions and benefits, including health insurance, leave, and a 401(k)-style plan; recruitment incentives up to $15,000 annually for prioritized locations.

Qualifications

• GS-5/GS-7/GS-9 criteria: experience or education substitution
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required for education substitution
• Knowledge of CBP laws, regulations, and procedures

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to assess admissibility
• Determine eligibility for entry into the United States and prevent illicit activities

Skills

Knowledge of CBP laws and regulations

Interviewing and observation

Investigative reasoning

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or complete 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree

Job description

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks a CBPO to help secure the nation's borders. You will enforce laws, conduct inspections, determine admissibility, and prevent illegal entry, serving in a federal law enforcement capacity.

Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with promotions and benefits, including health insurance, leave, and a 401(k)-style plan; recruitment incentives up to $15,000 annually for prioritized locations.