Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Au Sable Forks (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

Geographic locations nationwide

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking full-time CBPOs across entry and mid-level grades. Eligible candidates may qualify with education or prior public safety, security, or law enforcement experience.

Salary ranges from GS-5 to GS-12 with potential overtime and comprehensive federal benefits. Incentives up to $15,000 per year are offered for prioritized locations, with various duty locations nationwide.

Qualifications

• GS-5: Experience: A minimum of 3 years of general experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4, or Education Substitution: a conferred bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree.
• GS-7: Experience: A minimum of 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, including performing physical inspections and evaluating facts while applying laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing the flow of customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband.

Education

Bachelor's degree

4-year course of study

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking full-time CBPOs across entry and mid-level grades. Eligible candidates may qualify with education or prior public safety, security, or law enforcement experience.

Salary ranges from GS-5 to GS-12 with potential overtime and comprehensive federal benefits. Incentives up to $15,000 per year are offered for prioritized locations, with various duty locations nationwide.