Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Trade

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Annual leave

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified individuals for the Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) role in the United States.

The agency employs over 69,000 people and protects borders from terrorism, smuggling, and illegal entry while offering strong benefits. This announcement covers full-time, entry- and mid-level CBPO positions with eligibility based on education or relevant public safety experience.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years of general experience, or 1 year equivalent to GS-4, or a conferred bachelor's degree; or a combination of experience and education.
• GS-7 requires 1 year specialized experience at the next lower grade.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing 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 or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks qualified individuals for the Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) role in the United States.

The agency employs over 69,000 people and protects borders from terrorism, smuggling, and illegal entry while offering strong benefits. This announcement covers full-time, entry- and mid-level CBPO positions with eligibility based on education or relevant public safety experience.