Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Enforce Trade

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Four-year service contract option

Overtime pay up to $45,000

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection seeks officers to enforce border safety and maintain lawful entry, with opportunities across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role emphasizes inspections, adherence to immigration and trade regulations, and proactive risk assessment.

Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential overtime and benefits including health and retirement plans. Recruits may receive location-based incentives and long-term service contracts.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a 4-year degree.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or equivalent education.
• GS-9 requires 1 year specialized experience or graduate education.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regs.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for compliance.
• Determine admissibility of entrants to the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and smuggling of prohibited goods.

Skills

Achieving inspections of persons, docs

Knowledge of CBP laws and procedures

Risk assessment and decision making

Detaining and enforcement basics

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4-year course completion

Job description

Customs and Border Protection seeks officers to enforce border safety and maintain lawful entry, with opportunities across multiple duty locations in the United States. The role emphasizes inspections, adherence to immigration and trade regulations, and proactive risk assessment.

Starting salaries vary by grade (GS-5 to GS-9) with potential overtime and benefits including health and retirement plans. Recruits may receive location-based incentives and long-term service contracts.