Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Aurelia (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Annual leave and sick leave

Overtime pay up to $45,000 (eligible)

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000/yr

3-year or 4-year service contracts

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9).

The role covers enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, inspecting individuals and goods, and determining admissibility for entry to the United States. The announcement highlights competitive federal benefits, including health and dental insurance, extensive leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Qualifications

• GS-5: 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4, or a bachelor's degree; combination of experience and education.
• GS-7: 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade; education substitution with SAA/GPA requirements or graduate education.
• GS-9: 1 year specialized experience at next lower grade or advanced degree/combination thereof.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regs.
• Inspect persons, conveyances, and admissibility for entry.
• Determine eligibility for entry into the United States.
• Promote lawful travel and trade; prevent illegal entry and smuggling.
• Engage in law enforcement activities as required.

Skills

CBP knowledge

Decision making

Interview techniques

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades (GS-5, GS-7, GS-9).

The role covers enforcing customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, inspecting individuals and goods, and determining admissibility for entry to the United States. The announcement highlights competitive federal benefits, including health and dental insurance, extensive leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan.