Border Protection Officer: Secure Borders & Trade

Jobtome; Mesilla (NM); 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 safeguard the nation’s borders. This federal role offers base pay, comprehensive benefits, and stability for entry and mid-level applicants in national security and border protection.

Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility to the United States, with potential incentives and overtime pay.

Qualifications

• 3 years general experience OR a bachelor's degree OR a combination of experience and education (GS-5).
• Specialized or government-related experience may apply for higher grades (GS-7/GS-9).
• Residency and citizenship requirements apply for federal employment.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations.
• Conducting inspections of individuals and conveyances.
• Determining admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States.
• Preventing illegal entry and smuggling of prohibited goods and contraband.
• Enforcing the flow of legitimate trade and travel.

Skills

Public safety

Law enforcement

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 safeguard the nation’s borders. This federal role offers base pay, comprehensive benefits, and stability for entry and mid-level applicants in national security and border protection.

Duties include enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws, inspecting individuals and conveyances, and determining admissibility to the United States, with potential incentives and overtime pay.