Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Colebrook Township (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades. This role offers base pay, federal benefits, and incentive options. Qualified applicants may progress through GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with potential for advancement.

Duties include enforcing customs, immigration and trade laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, determining admissibility, and preventing illicit entry. New hires receive comprehensive training and benefits.

Qualifications

• GS-5/7/9 eligibility criteria or education substitution as described in the posting.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full 4-year course of study.
• Combination of general or specialized experience with education.

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 illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and the smuggling of contraband.

Skills

Judgment

Interviews

Public safety awareness

Observation & inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Experience + education combination

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) at multiple grades. This role offers base pay, federal benefits, and incentive options. Qualified applicants may progress through GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels with potential for advancement.

Duties include enforcing customs, immigration and trade laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, determining admissibility, and preventing illicit entry. New hires receive comprehensive training and benefits.