Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Trade

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

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders. The role offers federal benefits and base pay at GS-5/7/9 levels with career progression to GS-11/12.

Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; inspecting individuals and conveyances; determining admissibility; and preventing illegal entry and contraband. Incentives may apply for prioritized locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in applying laws and regulations governing entry into the United States.
• Ability to interact with diverse populations and communicate clearly.
• Strong observational skills and decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Inspect individuals and conveyances for compliance and risk.
• Determine admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Prevent illegal entry and contraband, including drugs and prohibited items.

Skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPO) to secure the nation’s borders. The role offers federal benefits and base pay at GS-5/7/9 levels with career progression to GS-11/12.

Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws; inspecting individuals and conveyances; determining admissibility; and preventing illegal entry and contraband. Incentives may apply for prioritized locations.