Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Fairdale (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Overtime pay

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at the GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels. Positions offer base pay, comprehensive federal benefits, and possible recruitment incentives. Duties include inspecting people and conveyances, enforcing border laws, and ensuring legitimate trade and travel.

This announcement notes location-based incentives up to $15,000 per year with service commitments. A retirement plan and annual leave accompany the base salary.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires 3 years general experience or 1 year at GS-4 or higher, or a bachelor’s degree.
• GS-7 requires one year of specialized experience or graduate education.
• GS-9 requires a combination of experience and education, or advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances to determine admissibility.
• Ensure flow of legitimate trade and travel.
• Apply laws to decide on entry rights and enforcement actions.

Skills

CBP law knowledge

Attention to detail

Inspection experience

Decision making

Public safety mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) at the GS-5, GS-7, or GS-9 levels. Positions offer base pay, comprehensive federal benefits, and possible recruitment incentives. Duties include inspecting people and conveyances, enforcing border laws, and ensuring legitimate trade and travel.

This announcement notes location-based incentives up to $15,000 per year with service commitments. A retirement plan and annual leave accompany the base salary.