Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Enforce Laws

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Sick leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at the GS-5/7/9 levels. The role offers competitive base pay, extensive federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives, with opportunities across prioritized U.S.

locations. Selected candidates may receive annual incentives up to $15,000 with 3- or 4-year service contracts, plus retirement plans and Thrift Savings Plan participation.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience (1 year at GS-4) or a conferred bachelor's degree or a combination.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience at the next lower grade or a relevant graduate degree or a combination.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or a graduate degree or a combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Enforce the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Inspect persons and conveyances.
• Determine admissibility of entrants into the United States.
• Prevent entry of prohibited goods and illicit smuggling.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Decision making

Inspections

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at the GS-5/7/9 levels. The role offers competitive base pay, extensive federal benefits, and potential recruitment incentives, with opportunities across prioritized U.S.

locations. Selected candidates may receive annual incentives up to $15,000 with 3- or 4-year service contracts, plus retirement plans and Thrift Savings Plan participation.