Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect individuals and conveyances, and determine admissibility for entry into the United States.

Positions vary by GS grade with potential promotions and competitive federal benefits. The minimum requirements include education or general/specialized work experience, citizenship, residency, and mandatory training at the Federal Law Enforcement

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 eligibility based on education or 1 year of specialized experience.
• Citizenship and residency requirements apply; age restrictions per law.
• Successful completion of training at FLETC after hire.

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

Skills

Judgment under pressure

Attention to detail

Observation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

College education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspect individuals and conveyances, and determine admissibility for entry into the United States.

Positions vary by GS grade with potential promotions and competitive federal benefits. The minimum requirements include education or general/specialized work experience, citizenship, residency, and mandatory training at the Federal Law Enforcement