Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Enforce Trade

Jobtome; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) in the United States. The position offers base pay with overtime, federal benefits, and a Thrift Savings Plan.

Recruitment incentives of up to $15,000 per year are available with a multi-year service commitment. Officers enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conduct inspections, determine admissibility, and protect the borders from illegal

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or a bachelor's degree or combination
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience or advanced education
• GS-9 allows for other combinations including graduate education or experience

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations
• Oversee flow of legitimate trade and travel
• Conduct inspections of persons and conveyances
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry
• Prevent illicit entry and smuggling of contraband

Skills

CBP laws and regulations understanding

Judgment and decision making

Observation and inspection

Interrogation techniques (lawful)

Communication and interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) across multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9) in the United States. The position offers base pay with overtime, federal benefits, and a Thrift Savings Plan.

Recruitment incentives of up to $15,000 per year are available with a multi-year service commitment. Officers enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, conduct inspections, determine admissibility, and protect the borders from illegal